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Which of the following best completes the passage below? The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake destroyed over half the city and changed the development of the California economy, but much of the damage was actually caused by fire. It has been estimated that as much as 90% of the total destruction was a result of fire damage rather than movement of the earth. This figure is likely exaggerated, however, because the nearly universal practice of insuring San Francisco properties against fire but not earthquake damage all but guaranteed that . (C) 2008 GMAT Club - v04#5most damage to the city was blamed on fire the city would eventually be rebuilt insurance companies were forced to offer earthquake coverage residents subsequently moved to other cities where earthquake coverage was available buildings not damaged by fire were never repaired OA is A...pls somebdy care to explain...the meaning of the last sentence of the passage and the reason for A.. |
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Re: San Francisco Earthquake destroyed [#permalink]
29 Aug 2009, 13:38
A looks correct This figure is likely exaggerated, however, because the nearly universal practice of insuring San Francisco properties against fire but not earthquake damage all but guaranteed that . most damage to the city was blamed on fireThis line tries to say that most damage was blamed on fire so, buildings can claim insurance money If the building clamis that the damage is because of Earth quake then there will be no money. Well, i am not good in explaining.let me know if you are still confused , i will try to provide better explaination
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Re: San Francisco Earthquake destroyed [#permalink]
30 Aug 2009, 04:13
ichha148 wrote: A looks correct
This figure is likely exaggerated, however, because the nearly universal practice of insuring San Francisco properties against fire but not earthquake damage all but guaranteed that .most damage to the city was blamed on fire
This line tries to say that most damage was blamed on fire so, buildings can claim insurance money
If the building clamis that the damage is because of Earth quake then there will be no money.
Well, i am not good in explaining.let me know if you are still confused , i will try to provide better explaination Yes the reasoning is correct .... I thought about it before going through the options but ....the A and the last sentence dsnt mean that .....Also i m least aware what does it mean...pls explain the sentecne language.and how does it explain
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Re: San Francisco Earthquake destroyed [#permalink]
30 Aug 2009, 18:32
rohansherry wrote: ichha148 wrote: A looks correct
This figure is likely exaggerated, however, because the nearly universal practice of insuring San Francisco properties against fire but not earthquake damage all but guaranteed that .most damage to the city was blamed on fire
This line tries to say that most damage was blamed on fire so, buildings can claim insurance money
If the building clamis that the damage is because of Earth quake then there will be no money.
Well, i am not good in explaining.let me know if you are still confused , i will try to provide better explaination Yes the reasoning is correct .... I thought about it before going through the options but ....the A and the last sentence dsnt mean that .....Also i m least aware what does it mean...pls explain the sentecne language.and how does it explain I did not understand this part - the A and the last sentence dsnt mean that ? Please elaborate
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Re: San Francisco Earthquake destroyed [#permalink]
30 Aug 2009, 18:56
ichha148 wrote: rohansherry wrote: ichha148 wrote: A looks correct
This figure is likely exaggerated, however, because the nearly universal practice of insuring San Francisco properties against fire but not earthquake damage all but guaranteed that .most damage to the city was blamed on fire
This line tries to say that most damage was blamed on fire so, buildings can claim insurance money
If the building clamis that the damage is because of Earth quake then there will be no money.
Well, i am not good in explaining.let me know if you are still confused , i will try to provide better explaination Yes the reasoning is correct .... I thought about it before going through the options but ....the A and the last sentence dsnt mean that .....Also i m least aware what does it mean...pls explain the sentecne language.and how does it explain I did not understand this part - the A and the last sentence dsnt mean that ? Please elaborate I guess this means that option A and E are similar in meaning. I also agree with this. Both seem to convey the same message.
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Re: San Francisco Earthquake destroyed [#permalink]
30 Aug 2009, 23:37
This figure is likely exaggerated, however, because the nearly universal practice of insuring San Francisco properties against fire but not earthquake damage all but guaranteed that .most damage to the city was blamed on fire
pls explain the above line...i have included the ans in it.. To me it dsnt make sense
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