In which one of the following pairs of years, the difference in total number of tablets produced between them is <strong>MINIMUM</strong>?

Directions: Consider the following data with regard to different types (I, II, III, IV, V) of multivitamin tablets produced in a company (in lakhs):<br> <table> <thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>I</th><th>II</th><th>III</th><th>IV</th><th>V</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td>2000</td><td>160</td><td>80</td><td>70</td><td>90</td><td>75</td></tr> <tr><td>2001</td><td>200</td><td>150</td><td>85</td><td>160</td><td>100</td></tr> <tr><td>2002</td><td>135</td><td>35</td><td>44</td><td>95</td><td>85</td></tr> <tr><td>2003</td><td>240</td><td>95</td><td>120</td><td>80</td><td>120</td></tr> <tr><td>2004</td><td>180</td><td>110</td><td>85</td><td>95</td><td>115</td></tr> <tr><td>2005</td><td>210</td><td>150</td><td>100</td><td>92</td><td>110</td></tr> </tbody> </table>

  1. A. (2003, 2005)
  2. B. (2001, 2005)
  3. C. (2003, 2004)
  4. D. (2000, 2002)

Correct Answer: A. (2003, 2005)

Explanation

Total production per year: 2000 = 475, 2001 = 695, 2002 = 394, 2003 = 655, 2004 = 585, 2005 = 662. The difference for the pair (2003, 2005) is |655 - 662| = 7, which is the minimum among the options.

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