The length of the tube of a microscope is $10 \, cm$. The focal lengths of the objective and eye lenses are $0.5 \, cm$ and $1.0 \, cm$ respectively. The magnifying power of the microscope is about:

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $23$
  • C
    $166$
  • D
    $500$

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