$A$ centigrade and Fahrenheit thermometer are dipped in boiling water. The water temperature is lowered until the Fahrenheit temperature observed is $140^{\circ} F$. At that time the temperature registered by the centigrade thermometer is (in $^{\circ} C$)

  • A
    $80$
  • B
    $60$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $20$

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