Two wires are made of two different materials whose specific resistances are in the ratio $2:3$,lengths are in the ratio $3:4$,and cross-sectional areas are in the ratio $4:5$. The ratio of their resistances is:

  • A
    $6:5$
  • B
    $6:8$
  • C
    $5:8$
  • D
    $1:2$

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