$A$ pipe can fill a tank with water in $3 \, h$. Due to a leak at the bottom,it takes $3 \frac{1}{2} \, h$ to fill it. In what time (in $hours$) will the leak empty the fully filled tank?

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $21$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $10$

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