${\text{10.0 c}}{{\text{m}}^{\text{3}}}$ of a solution of a strong acid with a pH of 3 is added to a volumetric flask and the total volume is made up to ${\text{1.00 d}}{{\text{m}}^{\text{3}}}$ by adding distilled water. The resulting solution is then thoroughly mixed.

What is the pH of the diluted solution?

A.     1

B.     2

C.     4

D.     5

D