$A$ boat covers a certain distance downstream in $1 \text{ hour}$,while it comes back in $1.5 \text{ hours}$. If the speed of the stream is $3 \text{ km/hr}$,what is the speed of the boat in still water? (in $\text{km/hr}$)

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $13$
  • C
    $14$
  • D
    $15$

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