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A tap can fill a cistern in 6 hours. After half of the tank is filled, three more similar taps are opened. What is the total time (in hour) taken to fill the tank completely?

A

4 hours

B

4 hours 15 minutes

C

3 hours 15 minutes

D

3 hours 45 minutes

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