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The ratio of water and alcohol in 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

`7:4`

B

`5:8`

C

`8:5`

D

`5:7`

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