The speed of a boat downstream is $\frac{16}{9}$ times the speed of the boat upstream. The speed of the current is what percent of the speed of the boat in still water? (in $\%$)

  • A
    $28$
  • B
    $24$
  • C
    $56.25$
  • D
    $40$

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