$A$ cistern can be filled by a tap in $4$ $hours$,while it can be emptied by another tap in $9$ $hours$. If both the taps are opened simultaneously,then after how much time (in $hours$) will the cistern get filled?

  • A
    $4.5$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $6.5$
  • D
    $7.2$

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