$A$ person can swim in still water at $4 \, km/h$. If the speed of the water current is $2 \, km/h$,how many hours will the man take to swim back against the current for $6 \, km$?

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $4.5$
  • D
    $5$

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