Two pipes $A$ and $B$ can fill a tank in $36$ $hours$ and $45$ $hours$ respectively. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously,how much time (in $hours$) will be taken to fill the tank?

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $25$

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