$A$ Carnot engine has an efficiency of $\frac{1}{6}$. When the temperature of the sink is lowered by $57 \ K$,its efficiency becomes $\frac{1}{3}$. The temperature of the source is: (in $K$)

  • A
    $171$
  • B
    $399$
  • C
    $342$
  • D
    $285$

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