$A$ boat moves downstream at the rate of $1 \, km$ in $7 \frac{1}{2} \, \text{minutes}$ and upstream at the rate of $5 \, km/h$. What is the speed (in $km/h$) of the boat in still water?

  • A
    $6 \frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $3 \frac{1}{2}$

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