A vessel contains milk and water in the ratio 3 : 2. The volume of the contents is increased by 50% by adding water to it. From this resultant solution 30 L is withdrawn and then replaced with water. The resultant ratio of milk water in the final solution is 3 : 7. Find the original volume of the solution.

A vessel contains milk and water in the ratio 3 : 2. The volume of the

1.	A vessel contains milk and water in the ratio 3 : 2. The volume of the contents is increased by 50% by adding water to it. From this resultant solution 30 L is withdrawn and then replaced with water. The resultant ratio of milk water in the final solution is 3 : 7. Find the original volume of the solution.
A.	0 L
B.	5 L
C.	5 L
D.	2 L
Answer» B. 5 L

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