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Alloy A contains copper and zinc in the ratio 4:5 and alloy B contains copper and zinc in the ratio 7:2. A and B are taken in the ratio 7:4 and melted to form a new alloy. The percentage of zinc in the new alloy is closest to:

A 43%

B 57%

C 25%

D 79%

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