The equation of the circle whose radius is $5$ and which touches the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} - 2x - 4y - 20 = 0$ externally at the point $(5, 5)$ is

  • [IIT 1979]
  • A

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - 18x - 16y - 120 = 0$

  • B

    ${x^2} + {y^2} - 18x - 16y + 120 = 0$

  • C

    ${x^2} + {y^2} + 18x + 16y - 120 = 0$

  • D

    ${x^2} + {y^2} + 18x - 16y + 120 = 0$

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