Pipe $X$ can fill a tank in $20$ $hours$ and pipe $Y$ can fill the tank in $35$ $hours.$ Both the pipes are opened on alternate hours. Pipe $Y$ is opened first,then in how much time (in hours) will the tank be full?

  • A
    $\frac{269}{11}$
  • B
    $\frac{286}{11}$
  • C
    $\frac{179}{7}$
  • D
    $\frac{172}{7}$

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