$A$ Carnot engine with sink's temperature at $17\,^{\circ}C$ has $50\%$ efficiency. By how much should its source temperature be changed to increase its efficiency to $60\%$? (in $K$)

  • A
    $225$
  • B
    $128$
  • C
    $580$
  • D
    $145$

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