$A$ motor boat,whose speed is $15 \text{ km/hr}$ in still water,goes $30 \text{ km}$ downstream and comes back in a total of $4 \text{ hours } 30 \text{ minutes}$. The speed of the stream (in $\text{km/hr}$) is:

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $10$

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