Two taps $A$ and $B$ can fill a tank in $10$ $hours$ and $12$ $hours$ respectively. If both taps are opened at $10 \text{ am}$,at what time (in $\text{pm}$) should tap $A$ be closed so that the tank is completely filled at exactly $4 \text{ pm}$?

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $1:30$

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