$A$ cistern has a leak which would empty it in $8$ $hours$. $A$ tap is turned on which admits $6$ $litres$ a minute into the cistern,and it is now emptied in $12$ $hours$. How many $litres$ does the cistern hold?

  • A
    $5000$
  • B
    $4680$
  • C
    $6840$
  • D
    $8640$

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