Three taps $A, B$ and $C$ together can fill an empty cistern in $10$ $min.$ The tap $A$ alone can fill it in $30$ $min$ and the tap $B$ alone can fill it in $40$ $min.$ How long will the tap $C$ alone take to fill it? (in $minutes$)

  • A
    $16$
  • B
    $24$
  • C
    $32$
  • D
    $40$

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