In what ratio must $25 \%$ hydrochloric acid be mixed with $60 \%$ hydrochloric acid to get a mixture of $40 \%$ hydrochloric acid?

  • A
    $5: 12$
  • B
    $4: 3$
  • C
    $3: 4$
  • D
    $12: 5$

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