Two vessels $A$ and $B$ contain milk and water mixed in the ratio $8: 5$ and $5: 2,$ respectively. The ratio in which these two mixtures should be mixed to get a new mixture containing $69 \frac{3}{13} \%$ milk is

  • A
    $3:5$
  • B
    $5:2$
  • C
    $5:7$
  • D
    $2:7$

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