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A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3:4, respectively. If half of the mixture is replaced with 6 litres of water, then the resultant mixture will contain milk and water in the ratio 2:3, respectively. Find the original quantity of the mixture.

A 140 litres

B 168 litres

C 126 litres

D 96 litres

E 180 litres

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