$A$ tank is filled in $5$ $hours$ by three pipes $A, B$ and $C$. Pipe $C$ is twice as fast as $B,$ and $B$ is twice as fast as $A$. How much time (in $hours$) will pipe $A$ alone take to fill the tank?

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $25$
  • C
    $35$
  • D
    $\text{Cannot be determined}$

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