Two pipes $A$ and $B$ can fill a tank in $15$ hours and $20$ hours respectively,while a third pipe $C$ can empty the full tank in $25$ hours. All three pipes are opened in the beginning. After $10$ hours,pipe $C$ is closed. Find the total time (in hours) in which the tank will be full.

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $14$

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