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  1. Two alloys are both made up of copper and tin. The ratio of copper and tin in the first alloy is 1 : 3 and in the second alloy is 2 : 5. In what ratio should the two alloys be mixed to obtain a new alloy in which the ratio of tin and copper be 8 : 3 ?
    1. 3 : 5
    2. 4 : 7
    3. 3 : 8
    4. 5 : 11
Correct Option: B


Required ratio =
1
:
1
= 4 : 7
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