$A$ barrel contains a mixture of wine and water in the ratio $3:1$. How much fraction of the mixture must be drawn off and substituted by water so that the ratio of wine and water in the resultant mixture in the barrel becomes $1:1$?

  • A
    $\frac{1}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3}$

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