$A$ person has a chemical of ₹ $25$ per litre. In what ratio should water be mixed in that chemical,so that after selling the mixture at ₹ $20$ per litre,he may get a profit of $25 \%$?

  • A
    $13:16$
  • B
    $16:9$
  • C
    $12:15$
  • D
    $19:22$

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