An earthquake generates both transverse $(S)$ and longitudinal $(P)$ waves in the earth. The speed of $S$ waves is about $4.5 \, km/s$ and that of $P$ waves is about $8.0 \, km/s$. $A$ seismograph records $P$ and $S$ waves from an earthquake. The first $P$ wave arrives $4.0 \, min$ before the first $S$ wave. The epicenter of the earthquake is located at a distance of about ..... $km$.

  • A
    $25$
  • B
    $250$
  • C
    $2500$
  • D
    $5000$

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