Two pipes $A$ and $B$ can fill a tank in $37 \frac{1}{2}$ minutes and $45$ minutes respectively. If both pipes are opened together,after how much time (in minutes) should pipe $B$ be closed so that the tank is full in exactly $30$ minutes?

  • A
    $15$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $21$
  • D
    $9$

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