A mixture contains acid and water in the ratio of 6 ∶ 1. On adding 12 litres of water to the mixture, the ratio of acid to water becomes 3 ∶ 2. The quantity of water (in litres) in the original mixture was:

A mixture contains acid and water in the ratio of 6 ∶ 1. On adding

1.	A mixture contains acid and water in the ratio of 6 ∶ 1. On adding 12 litres of water to the mixture, the ratio of acid to water becomes 3 ∶ 2. The quantity of water (in litres) in the original mixture was:
A.	3.5
B.	6
C.	4
D.	5
Answer» D. 5

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