$A$ and $B$ are two alloys of gold and copper prepared by mixing metals in the ratio $7:2$ and $7:11$ respectively. If equal quantities of the alloys are melted to form a third alloy $C$,the ratio of gold and copper in $C$ will be

  • A
    $5:7$
  • B
    $5:9$
  • C
    $7:5$
  • D
    $9:5$

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