$A$ person travels from $P$ to $Q$ at a speed of $40 \, km/h$ and returns from $Q$ to $P$ by increasing his speed by $50\%$. What is his average speed for the entire journey? (in $km/h$)

  • A
    $36$
  • B
    $45$
  • C
    $48$
  • D
    $50$

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