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On a new scale of temperature (which is linear) and called the `W` scale. The freezing and boiling points of water are `39^(@)W` and `239^(@)W` respectively. What will be the temperature on the new scale, corresponding to a temperature of `39^(@)C` on the Celsius scale?

A

`78^(@) W`

B

`117^(@) W`

C

`200^(@) W`

D

`139^(@) W`

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