$A$ bag contains $(N+1)$ coins: $N$ fair coins, and one coin with 'Head' on both sides. $A$ coin is selected at random and tossed. If the probability of getting 'Head' is $\frac{9}{16}$, then $N$ is equal to:

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $9$

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