Multiple choice

A blend of paints requires a proportion of 1 part red paint for every 3 parts of blue paint. However, during the preparation of the mixture, Emily erroneously incorporated only one-third of the required amount of red paint according to the ratio. The total volume of the mixture was 40 liters. What is the quantity of red paint that Emily mistakenly introduced into the mixture, measured in liters?

  1. 4 liters

  2. 6 liters

  3. 8 liters

  4. 10 liters

  5. 12 liters

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