$A$ water tank has two pipes. The empty tank is filled in $12$ $min$ by the $1$st pipe and the full tank is emptied by the $2$nd pipe in $20$ $min$. What is the time required to fill the $1/2$ full tank when both pipes are in action (in $min$)?

  • A
    $16$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $30$

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