$A$ boat takes $2 \, h$ to travel $8 \, km$ and back in still water. If the velocity of water is $4 \, km/h$,the time taken for going upstream $8 \, km$ and coming back is:

  • A
    $2 \, h$
  • B
    $2 \, h \, 40 \, min$
  • C
    $1 \, h \, 20 \, min$
  • D
    Cannot be estimated with the information given

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