$A$ pipe can fill a tank in $x$ $h$ and another pipe can empty it in $y$ $(y > x)$ $h.$ If both the pipes are open,in how many hours will the tank be filled?

  • A
    $(x - y) \text{ h}$
  • B
    $(y - x) \text{ h}$
  • C
    $\frac{xy}{x - y} \text{ h}$
  • D
    $\frac{xy}{y - x} \text{ h}$

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