Three taps $A, B$ and $C$ can fill a tank in $12, 15$ and $20$ hours respectively. If $A$ is open all the time and $B$ and $C$ are open for one hour each alternately,the tank will be full in? (in hours)

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $6 \frac{2}{3}$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $7$

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