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Three containers whose volumes are in the ratio of 2:3:4 are full of mixture of spirit and water. In the 1st container, the ratio of spirit and water is 4: 1, in the 2nd container the ratio is 11:4 and in the 3rd container ratio is 7:3. All the three mixtures are mixed in a big container, The ratio of spirit and water in the resultant mixture is:

A

`9:5`

B

`4:9`

C

`5:10`

D

`11:4`

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