While They Are in Elementary School, Children in the United

While they are in elementary school, children in the United States grow, on average, 2 to 3 inches per year. By the age of 11, the average height for girls is __________, and the average height for boys is slightly shorter at __________.

A) 3 feet, 5 inches; 4 feet, 5 inches
B) 3 feet, 10 inches; 4 feet, 10 inches
C) 4 feet, 9 inches; 4 feet, 10 inches
D) 4 feet, 10 inches; 4 feet, 9½ inches