Two hot bodies $A$ and $B$ have temperatures $100^{\circ}C$ and $80^{\circ}C$ respectively. The surrounding temperature is $40^{\circ}C$. The ratio of their rates of cooling $R_1 : R_2$ at $t = 0$ is:

  • A
    $3:2$
  • B
    $5:4$
  • C
    $2:1$
  • D
    $4:5$

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