If the ratio of the concentration of electrons to that of holes in a semiconductor is $\frac{7}{5}$ and the ratio of currents is $\frac{7}{4}$,then what is the ratio of their drift velocities?

  • A
    $\frac{4}{7}$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{8}$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{4}$

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