$A$ man can swim with a speed of $4 \ km/h$ in still water. How long does he take to cross a river $1 \ km$ wide, if the river flows steadily at $3 \ km/h$ and he makes his strokes normal to the river current (in $min$)?

  • A
    $30$
  • B
    $25$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $15$

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