One vessel contains a mixture of 5 parts pure wine and 3 parts soda, whereas the other vessel contains a mixture of 9 parts pure wine and 7 parts soda. Compare the strength of the wine.  Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 35;36  B) 7 : 8  C) 7 : 4  D) 10 : 9  E) None of these
5/8 : 9/16   LCM of 8,16 = 16   (5/8)*16 : (9/16)*16   10:9   Answer is 10 : 9.
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One vessel contains a mixture of 5 parts pure wine and 3 parts soda, whereas the other vessel contains a mixture of 9 parts pure wine and 7 parts soda. Compare the strength of the wine.