If $a$ and $b$ are two unit vectors such that $a+2b$ and $5a - 4b$ are perpendicular to each other,then the angle between $a$ and $b$ is ............. $^o$

  • A
    $45$
  • B
    $60$
  • C
    $\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)$
  • D
    $\cos^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{7}\right)$

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