Pipe $A$ can fill a cistern in $6 \, h$ and pipe $B$ can fill it in $8 \, h$. Both the pipes are opened simultaneously,but after $2 \, h$ pipe $A$ is closed. How many hours will $B$ take to fill the remaining part of the cistern?

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3 \frac{1}{3}$
  • C
    $2 \frac{2}{3}$
  • D
    $4$

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