A car sounding a horn of frequency $ 1000 Hz$ passes an observer. The ratio of frequencies of the horn noted by the observer before and after passing of the car is $11 : 9$. If the speed of sound is v, the speed of the car is
  • A$\frac{1}{{10}}v$
  • B$\frac{1}{2}v$
  • C$\frac{1}{5}v$
  • D$v$
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