$A$ mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio of $12: 5$. On adding $14 \text{ litres}$ of water,the ratio of alcohol to water becomes $4: 3$. The quantity of alcohol in the mixture is (in $\text{litres}$):
- A$18$
- B$24$
- C$26$
- DNone of these
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