In a fixed time,a boy swims double the distance along the current that he swims against the current. If the speed of the current is $3 \text{ km/h}$,then find the rate of swimming in still water in $\text{km/h}$.

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $9$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $12$

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