$A$ can contains a mixture of two liquids $A$ and $B$ in the ratio $4:7$. When $6 \text{ litres}$ of the mixture are drawn off and the can is filled with liquid $B$,the ratio of $A$ and $B$ becomes $3:7$. How many litres of liquid $A$ were contained in the can initially?

  • A
    $15.4$
  • B
    $12.46$
  • C
    $15.7$
  • D
    $16.4$

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