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the only way to make this cycle run on its own is to either eliminate D or neutralizing it. there is no way is given to eliminate D. however there is a way to neutralize D creating one more event M.

so E seems ok. no clue other than E.
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BY POE only E stands.....

We have to eliminate D from the sequence to avoid losses
Lets say the company creates a sequence such as these A-->P-->M-->P or S or O

In such a case. one of the steps can be repeated .... or the whole sequence can be repeated.
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The correct answer is E. If P causes M, it will be the second M necessary to deal with D, plus it will always cause another M, as the process will repeat each time event A is started.
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Do these kinds of questions really appear on GMAT, or just a logical approach training ? :?
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Reconfiguring the sequence so that P causes M does not completely isolate the possibility of D, rather it reduces the risk. (E)

Answer choice A is just downright hideous.
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shahnandan
:shock:


:lol:
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shahnandan
:shock:


I know this one is not a very standard GMAT question. shahnandan is right in the expression, I guess. :)

I came up with this one in order to stimulate brain work, I guess. Questions like this one helped me a whole lot in preparing for my GMAT, so I decided I would share one or two with this community.



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