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Liquids A and B are at `30^(@)`C and `20^(@)C`. When mixed in equal masses, the temperature of the mixture is found to be `26^(@)`C. Find the ratio of their specific heat capacities.

A

`3 : 2`

B

`1 : 1`

C

`2 : 3`

D

`4 : 3`

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