$A$ leak in the bottom of a tank can empty the full tank in $8$ $hours$. An inlet pipe fills water at the rate of $6$ $litres$ a minute. When the tank is full,the inlet pipe is opened and due to the leak,the tank is empty in $12$ $hours$. How many litres does the tank hold?

  • A
    $7580$
  • B
    $7960$
  • C
    $8290$
  • D
    $8640$

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