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I go with C for proper comparison.
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I go with C for proper comparison.
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Be careful here. C is a trap for the wrong modifier.

Exceeding the figures........the ....earning`s.....

I'm selecting (E) for: (1) the correct modifier, and (2) the proper comparison markere "those of" at the end.
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Completelely agree with Matt. (E) correctly compares one amount with another.
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I go with C for proper comparison.

Be careful here. C is a trap for the wrong modifier.

Exceeding the figures........the ....earning`s.....

I'm selecting (E) for: (1) the correct modifier, and (2) the proper comparison markere "those of" at the end.
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hmmmm.......
I narrowed down to C and E but fell into trap. Thanks MATT.
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Will go with E.

Nice expalnation by Matt.
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Going with E here...
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Thanks Matt. I selected C in my last week GMATPREP test and corrected myself after seeing the error.

Agree with E
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I go with C for proper comparison.

Be careful here. C is a trap for the wrong modifier.

Exceeding the figures........the ....earning`s.....

I'm selecting (E) for: (1) the correct modifier, and (2) the proper comparison markere "those of" at the end.
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MATT are you saying "those in" is incorrect and "those of" is correct ?

Please explain
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I go with C for proper comparison.

Be careful here. C is a trap for the wrong modifier.

Exceeding the figures........the ....earning`s.....

I'm selecting (E) for: (1) the correct modifier, and (2) the proper comparison markere "those of" at the end.

MATT are you saying "those in" is incorrect and "those of" is correct ?

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Exactly. "Those in~" is NEVER used as a comparison on the GMAT.

Put those (dirty clothes) in the washing machine. ---> OK
This year`s profits did not equal those of last year. ---> OK

This year`s profit did not equal that of last year. ---> OK



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