Two pipes $A$ and $B$ can fill a tank in $15$ minutes and $20$ minutes respectively. Both the pipes are opened together but after $4$ minutes,pipe $A$ is turned off. What is the total time required to fill the tank?

  • A
    $10 \min 20 \text{ sec}$
  • B
    $11 \min 45 \text{ sec}$
  • C
    $12 \min 30 \text{ sec}$
  • D
    $14 \min 40 \text{ sec}$

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