Two cars $X$ and $Y$ are approaching each other with velocities $36 \; km/h$ and $72 \; km/h$ respectively. The frequency of a whistle sound emitted by a passenger in car $X$,heard by the passenger in car $Y$,is $1320 \; Hz$. If the velocity of sound in air is $340 \; m/s$,the actual frequency of the whistle sound produced is ........ $Hz$.

  • A
    $1210$
  • B
    $1250$
  • C
    $605$
  • D
    $2420$

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