In a Carnot engine,if the work done during isothermal expansion is $25 \%$ more than the work done during isothermal compression,then the efficiency of the engine is: (in $\%$)

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $25$

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