Two pipes $A$ and $B$ can fill a tank in $24$ $min.$ and $48$ $min.$ respectively. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously,after how much time (in $minutes$) $B$ should be closed so that the tank is full in $20$ $minutes$?

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $14$
  • D
    $16$

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