Speeds of a boat along the current and against the current are $10 \ km/hr$ and $8 \ km/hr$ respectively. What is the speed (in $km/hr$) of the current?

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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