Incompletely composed question:

1) Energy is projected to increase an average of ___% per year.

A. 3.0%

B. 2.0%

C. 2.3%

D. 3.3%

The answer is B

Improved question:

2) World energy consumption is projected to increase per year on average for:

A. 1 %

B. 2 %

C. 4 %

D. 8 %

The answer is B

Because:

1. Missing specifics  like “World” and “Consumption” in the Question

2. The answers (options) that are mentioned are close to each other (need "contrast")

3. The question could be better phrased

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