$A$ man can row at a speed of $15\, km/hr$ in still water to a certain upstream point and back to the starting point in a river which flows at $3\, km/hr$. Find his average speed for the total journey (in $km/hr$).

  • A
    $9$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $14.4$

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