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In a vernier callipers `n` divisions of its main scale match with `(n+5)` divisions on its vernier scale. Each division of the main scale is of `x` unit. Using the vernier principle, find the least count.

A

`x/(n+5)`

B

`(2x)/(n+5)`

C

`(5x)/(n+5)`

D

`(7x)/(n+5)`

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