$A$ cistern has a leak which would empty it in $8$ $hours$. $A$ tap is turned on which admits $6$ $litres$ a $minute$ into the cistern,and it is now emptied in $12$ $hours$. The cistern can hold (in $litres$):

  • A
    $6840$
  • B
    $7860$
  • C
    $8640$
  • D
    $\text{None of these}$

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