Two lenses have focal lengths of $+10 \ cm$ and $-15 \ cm$. When they are placed in contact,the combination acts as a convex lens. If the chromatic aberration is zero,what is the ratio of their dispersive powers?

  • A
    $3/2$
  • B
    $2/3$
  • C
    $-3/2$
  • D
    $-2/3$

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