Two boats $A$ and $B$ start towards each other from two places,$108 \text{ km}$ apart. The speeds of boats $A$ and $B$ in still water are $12 \text{ km/h}$ and $15 \text{ km/h}$,respectively. If $A$ proceeds down the stream and $B$ proceeds up the stream,they will meet after .......... $\text{h}$.

  • A
    $4.5$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $5.4$
  • D
    $6$

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