The roots of the equation

$x^5 - 40x^4 + px^3 + qx^2 + rx + s = 0$ are in $G.P.$ The sum of their reciprocals is $10$. Then the value of $\left| s \right|$ is

  • A

    $4$

  • B

    $24$

  • C

    $28$

  • D

    $32$

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