$A$ water tank is two-fifth full. Pipe $A$ can fill a tank in $10$ minutes,and pipe $B$ can empty it in $6$ minutes. If both the pipes are opened,how long will it take to empty or fill the tank completely?

  • A
    $6$ minutes to empty
  • B
    $6$ minutes to fill
  • C
    $9$ minutes to empty
  • D
    $9$ minutes to fill

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