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

  • A
    $14:9$
  • B
    $16:9$
  • C
    $9:14$
  • D
    $9:16$

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