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Tap 'A' can fill a tank 'X' in 12 minutes while it takes 18 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 18 minutes

B 24 minutes

C 36 minutes

D 30 minutes

E 27 minutes

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