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The lower and upper fixed points of faulty thermometer are `5^(@)` and `99^(@)` respectively. If the reading of the thermometer is `52^(@)`, the temperature on the Fahrenheit scale is

A

`132^(@)F`

B

`122^(@)F`

C

`154^(@)F`

D

`151^(@)F`

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