$A$ compound contains $75.8\%$ of $X$ and $24.2\%$ of $Y$ by mass. If the atomic weights of $X$ and $Y$ are $24$ and $16$ respectively,find the empirical formula of the compound.

  • A
    $X_2Y_2$
  • B
    $XY_2$
  • C
    $XY$
  • D
    $X_2Y$

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