$A$ man is crossing a river flowing with a velocity of $5\, m/s$. He reaches a point directly across at a distance of $60\, m$ in $5\, s$. His velocity in still water should be ........ $m/s$.

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $13$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $10$

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