Pipe $A$ can fill a tank in $4$ $hours$ and pipe $B$ can fill it in $6$ $hours$. If they are opened on alternate hours and if pipe $A$ is opened first,then in how many hours will the tank be full?

  • A
    $4 \frac{2}{3}$
  • B
    $3 \frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $3 \frac{1}{4}$
  • D
    $4 \frac{2}{3}$

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