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In a vessel, there are two types of liquid, P and Q in the ratio of 5:9. 28liters of the mixture is taken out and 2 liters of type Q liquid is poured into it. The new ratio P:Q thus formed is 1:2. What will be the initial quantity of the mixture in the vessel?

A 46 liters

B 56 liters

C 57 liters

D 26 liters

E none of these

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