The width of the river is $1 \; km$. The velocity of the boat is $5 \; km/hr$. The boat covers the width of the river along the shortest possible path in $15 \; min$. The velocity of the river stream is:

  • A
    $\sqrt{29} \; km/hr$
  • B
    $3 \; km/hr$
  • C
    $4 \; km/hr$
  • D
    $\sqrt{41} \; km/hr$

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