Analyze the chart below and answer the question that follows. Carefully study the chart. If the trends seen on this chart continue, future literacy rates would_?

A. Literacy rates would stay about the same.
B. Literacy rates would continue to increase, and the gap between men and women would continue to decrease.
C. Literacy rates would continue to increase, and the gap between men and women would stay the same.
D. Literacy rates would continue to decrease

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.