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Pipes 'X' and 'Y' can fill a tank in 30 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. Both are opened together. After the tank is half full, a leak develops which drains (1/3)rd of the incoming water. Find the total time taken to fill the tank.

A 21.75

B 24

C 20.5

D 22.5

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