The efficiency of a Carnot engine operating with reservoir temperatures of $100\,^{\circ}C$ and $-23\,^{\circ}C$ will be

  • A
    $\frac{373+250}{373}$
  • B
    $\frac{100+23}{100}$
  • C
    $\frac{373-250}{373}$
  • D
    $\frac{100-23}{100}$

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