If two pipes function simultaneously,the reservoir will be filled in $6$ $hours$. One pipe fills the reservoir $5$ $hours$ faster than the other. How many hours does the faster pipe take to fill the reservoir?

  • A
    $8$ $hours$
  • B
    $10$ $hours$
  • C
    $12$ $hours$
  • D
    $\text{Cannot be determined}$

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