$A$ swimmer wants to cross a $200 \ m$ wide river which is flowing at a speed of $2 \ m/s$. The velocity of the swimmer with respect to the river is $1 \ m/s$. How far from the point directly opposite to the starting point does the swimmer reach the opposite bank (in $m$)?

  • A
    $200$
  • B
    $400$
  • C
    $600$
  • D
    $800$

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