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The ratio of milk and water in a mixture is `3 : 1`. How much fraction of the mixture must be drawn off and substituted by water so that the ratio of milk and water in the mixture becomes `1 : 1`?

A

`1/4`

B

`1/3`

C

`3/4`

D

`2/3`

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