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A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 7:8, respectively. If half of the mixture is replaced with 8 litres of water, then the resultant mixture will contain milk and water in the ratio 5:6, respectively. Find the original quantity of the mixture.

A 360 litres

B 300 litres

C 600 litres

D 420 litres

E 480 litres

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