In a river,the ratio of the speed of the stream to the speed of a boat in still water is $2:5$. In another case,the ratio of the speed of the stream to the speed of a boat in still water is $3:4$. What is the ratio of the speeds of the first boat to the second boat in still water?

  • A
    $10:7$
  • B
    $15:8$
  • C
    $4:3$
  • D
    $5:4$

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