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A, B and C are three pipes connected to a tank. A and B together fill the tank in 15 hrs. B and C together fill the tank in 20 hrs. A and C together fill the tank in 30 hrs. In how much time will B alone fill the tank?

A 15 hours

B 21 hours

C 24 hours

D 18 hours

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