$50 \, g$ of an alloy of gold and silver contains $80 \%$ gold (by weight). The quantity of gold,that is to be mixed with this alloy,so that it may contain $95 \%$ gold,is (in $g$)

  • A
    $200$
  • B
    $150$
  • C
    $50$
  • D
    $10$

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