$A$ man goes from a place $A$ to $B$ at a speed of $12 \, km/hr$ and returns from $B$ to $A$ at a speed of $18 \, km/hr$. The average speed for the whole journey is (in $km/hr$):

  • A
    $14 \frac{2}{5}$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $15 \frac{1}{2}$
  • D
    $16$

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