$A$ swimmer can swim in still water with $5 \,m/s$. If a river is flowing with $4 \,m/s$, then find the time to cross the river of width $300 \,m$ if he has to reach the exactly opposite point.

  • A
    $60$
  • B
    $75$
  • C
    $100$
  • D
    $200$

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