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A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 2:3, respectively. If half of the mixture is replaced with 3 litres of water, then the resultant mixture will contain milk and water in the ratio 1:2, respectively. Find the original quantity of the mixture.

A 20 litres

B 50 litres

C 30 litres

D 40 litres

E 36 litres

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