$A$ man takes twice as long to row a distance against the stream as to row the same distance in favour of the stream. The ratio of the speed of the boat (in still water) and the stream is:

  • A
    $2:1$
  • B
    $3:1$
  • C
    $3:2$
  • D
    $4:3$

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