$A$ compound microscope has an eyepiece of focal length $10 \, cm$ and an objective of focal length $4 \, cm$. Calculate the magnification,if an object is kept at a distance of $5 \, cm$ from the objective so that the final image is formed at the least distance of distinct vision $(20 \, cm)$.

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $11$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $13$

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