Two vessels contain milk and water in the ratio $3:2$ and $7:3$. Find the ratio in which the contents of the two vessels have to be mixed to get a new mixture in which the ratio of milk and water is $2:1$.

  • A
    $2:1$
  • B
    $1:2$
  • C
    $4:1$
  • D
    $1:4$

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