Two light waves of intensities $I$ and $2I$ superimpose on each other. If the path difference between the light waves reaching a point is $12.5 \%$ of the wavelength of the light,then the resultant intensity at the point is (Both the light waves have same wavelength).

  • A
    $I$
  • B
    $9I$
  • C
    $3I$
  • D
    $5I$

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