Two bottles contain mixture of milk and water in the ratio of 5:1 and the other in the ratio 9:1. In what proportion should the quantities from the two be mixed so that the mixture formed contains milk and water in the ratio of 8:1?

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A: 1:5

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Two bottles contain mixture of milk and water in the ratio of 5:1 and the other in the ratio 9:1. In what proportion should the quantities from the two be mixed so that the mixture formed contains milk and water in the ratio of 8:1?