The ratio of wine to water in vessel A is 5 : 3 5:3 5 : 3 and in vessel B is 8 : 5 8:5 8 : 5 . When the contents of both vessels are combined, the tot...

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The ratio of wine to water in vessel A is 5:35:3 and in vessel B is 8:58:5. When the contents of both vessels are combined, the total quantity of wine is $80$ liters and the total quantity of water is $49$ liters. What is the total quantity of the mixture in vessel B?

Options

A.

52 liters52 \text{ liters}

B.

39 liters39 \text{ liters}

C.

78 liters78 \text{ liters}

D.

26 liters26 \text{ liters}

E.

65 liters65 \text{ liters}

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