A river is flowing from $W$ to $E$ with a speed of  $5 \,m/min$. A man can swim in still water with a velocity $10\, m/min$. In which direction should the man swim so as to take the shortest possible path to go to the south.

  • A

    $30^°$ with downstream

  • B

    $60^°$ with downstream

  • C

    $120^°$ with downstream

  • D

    South

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