A vessel is full of a mixture of kerosene and petrol in which there is 20% kerosene. 5 litres are drawn off and then the vessel is filled with petrol. If the kerosene is now 15%, how much does the vessel hold?

A vessel is full of a mixture of kerosene and petrol in which there is 20% kerosene. 5 litres are drawn off and then the vessel is filled with petrol. If the kerosene is now 15%, how much does the vessel hold?
1). 30 litres
2). 35 litres
3). 26 litres
4). 32 litres

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