The graph $AB$ shown in figure is a plot of temperature of a body in degree Celsius and degree Fahrenheit. Then

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  • A

    slope of line $AB$ is $9/5$

  • B

    slope of line $AB$ is $5/9$

  • C

    slope of line $AB$ is $1/9$

  • D

    slope of line $AB$ is $3/9$

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