$A$ boat can travel with a speed of $13\, km/hr$ in still water. If the speed of the stream is $4\, km/hr,$ find the time taken by the boat to go $68\, km$ downstream. (in $hours$)

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $5$

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