Two pipes $A$ and $B$ can fill a cistern in $4$ $minutes$ and $6$ $minutes,$ respectively. If these pipes are turned on alternately for $1$ $minute$ each,then how long will it take for the cistern to fill?

  • A
    $4 \, \text{min} \, 40 \, \text{s}$
  • B
    $3 \, \text{min} \, 20 \, \text{s}$
  • C
    $4 \, \text{min} \, 50 \, \text{s}$
  • D
    $3 \, \text{min} \, 30 \, \text{s}$

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