The table below shows the expenditure of a company (in lakhs of rupees per annum) in five consecutive years as mentiond. Study the table and answer the question that follows.

As per the information provided in the table, the positive difference between the yearly average expenditure on salaries and taxes of the company is ________.

A

₹286 lakhs

B

₹342 lakhs

C

₹298 lakhs

D

₹322 lakhs