An observer standing at a station observes a frequency of $219 \, Hz$ when a train approaches and $184 \, Hz$ when the train goes away from him. If the velocity of sound in air is $340 \, m/s$,then the velocity of the train and the actual frequency of the whistle will be:

  • A
    $15.5 \, m/s, \, 200 \, Hz$
  • B
    $19.5 \, m/s, \, 205 \, Hz$
  • C
    $29.5 \, m/s, \, 200 \, Hz$
  • D
    $32.5 \, m/s, \, 205 \, Hz$

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