Pipe $A$ can fill an empty tank in $6$ $hours$ and pipe $B$ in $8$ $hours$. If both the pipes are opened and after $2$ $hours$ pipe $A$ is closed,how much time will pipe $B$ take to fill the remaining tank?

  • A
    $2 \frac{1}{3}$
  • B
    $7 \frac{1}{2}$
  • C
    $3 \frac{1}{3}$
  • D
    $2 \frac{2}{5}$

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