The flowchart for a computer program contains the following segment:

VAR $=0$

$IF$ VAR $<mn\; id="EditorElement\_20463495">5</mn>$ THEN VAR $=$ VAR $+2$

OTHERWISE EXIT LOOP

LOOP

What is the value of VAR at the conclusion of this routine?

A$.0$

B$.2$

C$.4$

D$.6$