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In a mixture, the initial quantity of milk and water is 11:12 respectively. If (z-14) and ‘z’ litres of milk and water are added respectively in the mixture, then the new ratio of milk and water will be 7:9. Find out the value of ‘z’. It is assumed that the initial quantity of water in the mixture is 72 litres.

A 27

B 18

C 36

D 45

E None of the above

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