A vessel is filled with liquid, 3 parts of which are water and 5 parts syrup. How much (In fraction of vessel size) of the mixture must be drawn off and replaced with water so that the mixture may be half water and half syrup?

A vessel is filled with liquid, 3 parts of which are water and 5 parts

1.	A vessel is filled with liquid, 3 parts of which are water and 5 parts syrup. How much (In fraction of vessel size) of the mixture must be drawn off and replaced with water so that the mixture may be half water and half syrup?
A.	1/3
B.	1/4
C.	1/5
D.	1/7
Answer» B. 1/4

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