The current of a stream runs at $1 \, km/h$. $A$ motor boat goes $35 \, km$ upstream and back again to the starting point in $12 \, hours$. The speed of the motor boat in still water in $km/h$ is:

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $12$

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