$P$ and $Q$ working together can complete a certain work in $6 \, \text{days}$. $Q$ alone can do it in $8 \, \text{days}$. In how many $\text{days}$ could $P$ alone finish the same work?

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $18$
  • D
    $24$

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