$A$ cistern has two taps which fill it in $12$ $minutes$ and $15$ $minutes$ respectively. There is also a waste pipe in the cistern. When all the pipes are opened,the empty cistern is filled in $20$ $minutes$. How long will the waste pipe take to empty a full cistern?

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $20$

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