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In 2010, a skating team had a total of $35$ skaters. From 2010 to 2020, the number of advanced skaters ($a$) increased by approximately $53\%$, and the number of intermediate skaters ($b$) increased by approximately $44\%$. The total number of skaters increased by approximately $49\%$. Which equation best represents this situation?

A

$1.53a+1.49b=35(1.44)$

B

$1.53a+1.44b=35(1.49)$

C

$1.44a+1.53b=35(1.49)$

D

$1.44a+1.49b=35(1.53)$