$A$ river is flowing from west to east at a speed of $8\,m/min$. $A$ man on the south bank of the river,capable of swimming at $20\,m/min$ in still water,wants to swim across the river in the shortest time. He should swim in a direction

  • A
    due north
  • B
    $30^{\circ}$ east of north
  • C
    $30^{\circ}$ west of north
  • D
    $60^{\circ}$ east of north

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