$A$ boy rode his bicycle northwards,then turned left and rode $1 \, km$,and again turned left and rode $2 \, km$. He found himself exactly $1 \, km$ west of his starting point. How far did he ride northwards initially? (in $km$)

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $5$

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