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A reversible engine converts one-sixth of heat input into work. When the temperature of the sink is reduced by `62^@C`, its efficiency is doubled. The temperature of the source will be:

A

`99^@C`

B

`370^@C`

C

`172^@C`

D

`199^@C`

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