$A$ boat running downstream covers a distance of $16\, km$ in $2\, hours,$ while for covering the same distance upstream,it takes $4\, hours.$ What is the speed of the boat in still water? (in $km/hr$)

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    Data inadequate

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