$12$ pumps working $6$ hours a day can empty a completely filled reservoir in $15$ days. How many such pumps working $9$ hours a day will empty the same reservoir in $12$ days?

  • A
    $15$
  • B
    $9$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $12$

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