Pipe $A$ can fill a tank in $5$ $hours$,pipe $B$ in $10$ $hours$,and pipe $C$ in $30$ $hours$. If all the pipes are opened,in how many $hours$ will the tank be filled?

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $3.5$

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