$A$ man can row at $10 \text{ km/h}$ in still water. If he takes a total of $5 \text{ h}$ to go to a place $24 \text{ km}$ away and return,then the speed of the water current is $... \text{ km/h}$.

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $1$

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