Two alloys are both made up of copper and tin. The ratio of copper and tin in the first alloy is 1 : 3 and in the second alloy is 2 : 5. In what ratio should the two alloys be mixed, to obtain a new alloy in which the ratio of tin and copper be 8 : 3?

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