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

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

Options:

A . 1/3

B . 1/4

C . 1/5

D . 1/7

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c).1/5

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