$A$ pipe can fill a tank with water in $5$ $hours$ and another pipe can empty the same tank in $4$ $hours$. If the tank is completely filled and both the taps are opened together,in how much time $(hours)$ will the tank be empty?

  • A
    $9$
  • B
    $18$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $20 \frac{1}{2}$

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