$A$ tap can fill a cistern in $40$ $min$ and a second tap can empty the filled cistern in $60$ $min$. By mistake, without closing the second tap, the first tap was opened. In how many $minutes$ will the empty cistern be filled?

  • A
    $72$
  • B
    $84$
  • C
    $108$
  • D
    $120$

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