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A can initially contains a mixture of glycerine and water, with 60 liters more glycerine than water. When 20% of this mixture is removed and replaced with 16 liters of glycerine and 64 liters of water, the quantities of glycerine and water in the can become equal. Determine the initial quantity of water in the can.

A 120 lit

B 200 lit

C 160 lit

D 180 lit

E Cannot be determined

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