On a new scale of temperature (which is linear) and called the $W$ scale, the freezing and boiling points of water are $39\,^oW$ and $239\,^oW$ respectively. What will be the temperature on the new scale, corresponding to a temperature of $39\,^oC$ on the Celsius scale ? ............. $^\circ \mathrm{W}$

  • A

    $200$

  • B

    $139$

  • C

    $78$

  • D

    $117$

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