$A$ boatman can row $48\, km$ downstream in $4\, hours$. If the speed of the current is $5\, km/h$,then find in what time will he be able to cover $8\, km$ upstream? (in $hours$)

  • A
    $6$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    None of these

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