The length of an elastic string is a metre when the longitudinal tension is $4\, N$ and $b$ metre when the longitudinal tension is $5\, N$. The length of the string in metre when the longitudinal tension is $9\, N$ is

  • A

    $a - b$

  • B

    $5b - 4a$

  • C

    $2b - \frac{1}{4}a$

  • D

    $4a - 3b$

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