$A$ man can swim $3 \text{ km/h}$ in still water. If the velocity of the stream is $2 \text{ km/h}$,the time taken by him to swim to a place $10 \text{ km}$ upstream and back is (in hours):

  • A
    $8 \frac{1}{3}$
  • B
    $9 \frac{1}{5}$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $12$

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