In which of the given years was the circulation of the newspaper D close to its average circulation over all the years?

Consider the following for the next three (03) items that follow:<br>Circulation figures (in thousands) of different newspapers (A, B, C, D, E) for five years are given below:<br> <table> <thead><tr><th>Year</th><th>A</th><th>B</th><th>C</th><th>D</th><th>E</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td>2019</td><td>20</td><td>10</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>20</td></tr> <tr><td>2020</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>18</td><td>12</td><td>12</td></tr> <tr><td>2021</td><td>24</td><td>14</td><td>17</td><td>14</td><td>15</td></tr> <tr><td>2022</td><td>26</td><td>10</td><td>16</td><td>15</td><td>9</td></tr> <tr><td>2023</td><td>22</td><td>16</td><td>14</td><td>16</td><td>11</td></tr> </tbody> </table>

1. A. 2020 and 2021 ✓
2. B. 2022 and 2023
3. C. 2022 only
4. D. 2020 only

Correct Answer: A. 2020 and 2021

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