$A$ man can row $20 \text{ km/h}$ in still water and the speed of the stream is $5 \text{ m/s}$. The ratio of the speed of the man to the speed of the current is:

  • A
    $9:10$
  • B
    $4:1$
  • C
    $1:4$
  • D
    $10:9$

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