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In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue was estimated at nearly $17.4 million, accounting for 0.6 percent of total revenue for domestic fast food eateries, triple the figure for 1999A. B. three times more than 1999 C. three times as much as 1999 D. triple the number that it was in 1999 E. a number triple that which occurred in 1999 As usual, your rational for making a choice is appreciated.
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Re: In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue [#permalink]
04 Aug 2010, 20:30
IMO A, as choice A is precise and correct!, which states the intended meaning in fewer words.
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Re: In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue [#permalink]
04 Aug 2010, 21:20
B and C : compare 'revenue' with '1999'
D and E: Awkward and wordy
A: Is perfect
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Re: In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue [#permalink]
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Yes, A is unambiguous. Even "triple the number" is more concise than "three times the number." However, the non-underlined part contains the expression "estimated at..." My understanding is that "estimated at" applies to a place, but this is not the case. Can anyone clarify this? Source of the question is GROCKIT.COM PRACTICE TEST.
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Re: In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue [#permalink]
05 Aug 2010, 09:01
In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue was estimated at nearly $17.4 million, accounting for 0.6 percent of total revenue for domestic fast food eateries, triple the figure for 1999.
A. triple the figure for 1999 - CORRECT
B. three times more than 1999 - the figure ($17.4 million) is incorrectly compared with '1999'
C. three times as much as 1999 - the figure ($17.4 million) is incorrectly compared with '1999'
D. triple the number that it was in 1999 - awkward
E. a number triple that which occurred in 1999 - awkward
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Re: In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue [#permalink]
05 Aug 2010, 10:29
A it is.. other choices make incorrect comparison
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Re: In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue [#permalink]
06 Aug 2010, 05:02
A.. triple the figure.. accurate
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Re: In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue [#permalink]
06 Aug 2010, 06:38
Can some one please explain what's wrong with B?
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Re: In 2004, Burger Buster's revenue [#permalink]
06 Aug 2010, 12:20
onedayill wrote: Can some one please explain what's wrong with B? choice B: 3 times more than 1999 As per my understanding it should be "3 times more than in 1999".. The "in" is missing.. The original choice B somehow implies 4 * 1999 ( 3 times more than 1999 )
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