A monkey climbs a $23 \text{ m}$ high pole. It ascends $5 \text{ m}$ in the first minute and slips down $2 \text{ m}$ in the next minute. How much time will it take to reach the top of the pole?

Options:

• A: $11 \text{ minutes}$
• B: $12 \text{ minutes}$
• C: $13 \text{ minutes}$
• D: $15 \text{ minutes}$

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