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 3 parts soda. Compare the strength of the wine.
Choose the correct choice from the following
A) 35;36  B) 15 : 18  C) 7 : 4  D) 14 : 5  E) None of these
5/8 : 9/12   LCM of 8,12 = 24   (5/8)*24 : (9/12)*24   15:18   Answer is 15 : 18.
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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 3 parts soda. Compare the strength of the wine.