$A$ man can row at $5 \, km/h$ in still water and the velocity of the current is $1 \, km/h$. It takes him $1 \, hour$ to row to a place and back. How far is the place? (in $km$)

  • A
    $1.2$
  • B
    $1.8$
  • C
    $2.4$
  • D
    $3$

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