Six coins of equal weight made of gold and silver are melted together to form new coins. The ratio of gold to silver in these coins is as follows: 2:1...

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Six coins of equal weight made of gold and silver are melted together to form new coins. The ratio of gold to silver in these coins is as follows: 2:1 in one coin, 3:5 in two coins, and 7:5 in the remaining three coins. Determine the ratio of gold to silver in the newly formed coins.

Options

A.

1 : 1

B.

19 : 17

C.

12 : 11

D.

42 : 25

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