In an ammeter,$5 \%$ of the main current passes through the galvanometer. If the resistance of the galvanometer is $G$,the resistance of the ammeter will be:

  • A
    $\frac{G}{20}$
  • B
    $\frac{G}{199}$
  • C
    $199 G$
  • D
    $200 G$

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