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Tap 'A' can fill a tank 'X' in 18 minutes while it takes 27 minutes when there is a leakage tank 'Y'. If tap 'B' is 33(1/3)% less efficient than tap 'A', then find the time taken by tap 'B' to fill the leakage tank 'Y'. (Capacity of tanks 'X' and 'Y' are equal)

A 72 minutes

B 45 minutes

C 36 minutes

D 54 minutes

E 60 minutes

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