One tap can fill a cistern in $2$ $hours$ and another can empty the cistern in $3$ $hours.$ How long will they take to fill the cistern if both the taps are opened?

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $6.30$
  • D
    $\text{None of these}$

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