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Two liquids A and B are in the ratio 5:1 in container 1 and 1:3 in container 2. In what ratio should the contents of the two containers be mixed so as to obtain a mixture of A and B in the ratio 1 : 1?

A

` 2 : 3`

B

` 4 : 3`

C

` 3 : 2`

D

` 3 : 4`

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