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The ratio of water and alcohol i two different containers is 2:3 and 4:5. In what ratio we are required to mix the mixtures of two containers in order to get the new mixture in which the ratio of alcohol and water be 7:5 ?

A

7:3

B

5:3

C

8:5

D

2:7

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