The ratio of milk and water in $66$ $litres$ of adulterated milk is $5:1$. Water is added to it to make the ratio $5:3$. The quantity of water added is (in $litres$):

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $22$
  • C
    $24$
  • D
    $28$

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