$A$ water tank is $\frac{2}{5}$ full. Pipe $A$ can fill the tank in $10$ $minutes$ and pipe $B$ can empty it in $6$ $minutes$. If both the pipes are open,then how long will it take to empty or fill the tank completely?

  • A
    $6 \text{ minutes to fill}$
  • B
    $6 \text{ minutes to empty}$
  • C
    $8 \text{ minutes to fill}$
  • D
    $None of these$

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