$A$ man can row at a speed of $4.5 \text{ km/hr}$ in still water to a certain upstream point and back to the starting point in a river which flows at $1.5 \text{ km/hr}$. Find his average speed for the total journey in $\text{km/hr}$.

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $4.5$
  • D
    $5$

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