$A$ cistern is normally filled in $8$ $hours$,but it takes $2$ $hours$ longer to fill because of a leak at its bottom. If the cistern is full,the leak will empty it in (in $hours$):

  • A
    $35$
  • B
    $45$
  • C
    $40$
  • D
    $\text{None of these}$

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