A butler stole wine from a butt of Sherry which contained 18% of spirit and he replaced what he had stolen by wine containing only 8% spirit. The butt was then 14% strength only. How much of the butt did he steal?

A butler stole wine from a butt of Sherry which contained 18% of spirit and he replaced what he had stolen by wine containing only 8% spirit. The butt was then 14% strength only. How much of the butt did he steal?
1). 1/4
2). 2/5
3). 3/5
4). 3/4

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