Two cells when connected in series are balanced on $8\;m$ on a potentiometer. If the cells are connected with polarities of one of the cell is reversed, they balance on $2\,m$. The ratio of $e.m.f.$'s of the two cells is
  • A$3:5$
  • B$5:3$
  • C$3:4$
  • D$4:3$
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