The speed of a boat along the stream is $12 \, km/h$ and against the stream is $8 \, km/h$. The time taken by the boat to sail $24 \, km$ in still water is:

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $2.4$
  • D
    $1.2$

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