$A$ water tank is $\frac{2}{3}$ full. Pipe $A$ can fill the tank in $10$ $minutes$ and pipe $B$ can empty it in $6$ $minutes$. If both the pipes are open,how long will it take to empty the tank completely?

  • A
    $6$ minutes to empty
  • B
    $6$ minutes to fill
  • C
    $9$ minutes to empty
  • D
    $10$ minutes to empty

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