Metal ‘M’ is 13 times heavier than copper while metal ‘B’ is 8 times heavier than copper. In what proportion must these two metals be mixed to obtain an alloy which is 11 times heavier than copper?

3:4

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3:1

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3:2

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The correct option is D 3:2

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