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The diagram shows four thermometers. labeled W,X,Y and Z. The freezing and boiling points of water are indicated . Rank the thermometers according to the size of a degree in their scales, smallest to largest .

A

W,X,Y,Z

B

Y,W,X,Z

C

Z,Y,W,X

D

Z,X,W,Y

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