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From 5 litres of a 20% solution of alcohol in water, 2 litres of solution' is taken out and 2 litres of water is added to it. Find the strength of alcohol in the new solution. `10 %` b. `12 %` c. `15 %` d. `18 %`

A

0.12

B

0.15

C

0.16

D

0.18

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