Resistance of a wire is $8 \Omega$. It is drawn in such a way that it experiences a longitudinal strain of $400 \%$. The final resistance of the wire is (in $\Omega$)

  • A
    $100$
  • B
    $200$
  • C
    $300$
  • D
    $400$

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