Magnification of a compound microscope is $30$. The focal length of the eyepiece is $5 \, cm$ and the image is formed at the near point (distance of distinct vision) of $25 \, cm$. The magnification of the objective lens is:

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $7.5$
  • D
    $10$

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