Directions: In the given question, select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.

The per-capita consumption, which has already been approaching 19 pounds a year, will achieve 30 pounds a year by the end of the decade.

Already approaching 19 pounds a year, per-capita consumption will reach 30 pounds a year by the end of the decade.

By the end of the decade, per-capita consumption, which is already approaching 19 pounds a year, will reach 30 pounds a year.

By the end of the decade, the per-capita consumption, having already approached 19 pounds a year, will reach 30 pounds a year.<a �e�=""></a>

The per-capita consumption is already approaching 19 pounds a year and will reach 30 pounds a year by the end of the decade.