In two types of brass,the ratios of Copper to Zinc are $8:3$ and $15:7$ respectively. If the two types of brass are melted and mixed in the ratio $5:2$,a new type of brass is obtained. The ratio of Copper to Zinc in this new type of brass is:

  • A
    $3:2$
  • B
    $2:3$
  • C
    $3:4$
  • D
    $5:2$

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