Study the given and answer the question that follows.
Production of Fertilizers by a Company (in 10,000 tonnes ) Over the Years

The average production in 2000 and 2001 was less than the average production of which of the following paris of years ?

Options

A. 2001 and 2002
B. 1997 and 1998
C. 1999 and 2000
D. 1996 and 1997

Answer

A