If ${a_1} = {a_2} = 2,\;{a_n} = {a_{n - 1}} - 1\;(n > 2)$, then ${a_5}$ is

  • A

    $1$

  • B

    $- 1$

  • C

    $0$

  • D

    $- 2$

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