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A fuel blend composed of diesel and petrol is mixed in a ratio of 5:3, respectively. If one-fourth of this blend is removed and replaced with 24 liters of petrol, the resulting quantities of diesel and petrol are equal. Determine the initial volume of the mixture.

A 112 litres

B 144 litres

C 128 litres

D 120 litres

E 176 litres

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