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The ratio of petrol and kerosene in the container is 3 : 2 when 10 litres of the mixture is taken out and is replaced by the kerosene, the ratio becomes 2 : 3. The total quantity of the mixture in the container is :

A

25

B

30

C

45

D

cannot be determined

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