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If speed of water in river is 4 m/s and speed of swimmer with respect to water is 3 m/s, then in which direction the swimmer must swim so that he will reach directly opposite end?

A

`127^(@)` with direction of river flow

B

`60^(@)` with direction of river flow

C

`143^(@)` with direction of river flow

D

Swimmer will never reach directly opposite end

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