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The ratio of the milk to water in a mixture is 5:2. 21 litres of mixture is removed and 5 litres of water is added. If in the final mixture, the quantity of milk is double the quantity of water, then find the quantity of water in the initial mixture.

A 22 litres

B 24 litres

C 26 litres

D 28 litres

E 30 litres

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