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The upper and lower fixed points of a faulty mercury thermometer are `210^(@)F` and `34^(@)F` respectively. The correct temperature read by this thermometer is

A

`22^(@)F`

B

`80^(@)F`

C

`100^(@)F`

D

`122^(@)F`

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