If the ratio of electron and hole currents in a semiconductor is $\frac{7}{4}$ and the ratio of drift velocities of electrons and holes is $\frac{5}{4}$, then the ratio of concentrations of electrons and holes will be

  • A
    $5: 7$
  • B
    $7: 5$
  • C
    $5: 9$
  • D
    $9: 5$

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