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

  • A
    $14.4$
  • B
    $15$
  • C
    $15.5$
  • D
    $16$

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