Is $$a > b $$?

I. $$a^{16} < b^{16}$$

II. $$a^{21} < b^{21}$$

A

If the statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question.

B

If the statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.

C

If both the statements I and II are sufficient to answer the question but neither statement alone is sufficient.

D

If both the statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is required.