$A$ cistern has two pipes. One can fill it in $8 \, h$ and the other can empty it in $5 \, h$. In how many $hours$ will the cistern be emptied if both the pipes are opened together when $\frac{3}{4}$ of the cistern is already full of water?

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $8$

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