When both the source of sound and the observer approach each other with a speed equal to $10 \%$ of the speed of sound,then the percentage change in frequency heard by the observer is nearly (in $\%$)

  • A
    $33.3$
  • B
    $12.2$
  • C
    $22.2$
  • D
    $11.1$

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