Named for an Intel co-founder Gordon Moore Moore’s Law is that compu

Question

Project SC Butler: Sentence Correction (SC2) 
 For SC butler Questions  Click Here

Named for an Intel co-founder, Gordon Moore,  Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured by the density in transistors on a microchip, typically doubles  every 18 to 24 months.

A) Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured by the density in transistors on a microchip, typically doubles

B) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, typically doubles

C) Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured in transistors’ microchip density, will typically double

D) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, which typically doubles

E) Moore’s Law states that the measurement of the power of computing by the density of transistors on a microchip typically doubles

generis · Answer

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION

Project SC Butler: Sentence Correction (SC2)

THE PROMPT

THE OPTIONS

• A law cannot  be  XYZ. A law can only  state  XYZ.
Eliminate option A

• This option characterizes Moore's law appropriately: the law  states  XYZ
• If we remove the nonessential clause, option B still has no issues:
Moore's law states that computing power .... typically doubles every 18 to 24 months
• I see no errors
KEEP B

• same problem as that in option A: we do not say that a law IS something. A law  states  something.

•  transistors' microchip density 
-- this phrase is not an issue because of the bigger "is" problem.
-- but GMAC is not consistent about the issue of inanimate things having "possession"
-- do  not  eliminate option C on the basis of this phrasing.
-- GMAC tends to allow this kind of construction when the characteristic of the noun with the apostrophe is—well, typical of that noun.

The word "is" is fatal.
ELIMINATE C

• creates a fragment (an incomplete sentence). If we remove the nonessential information, we have:
Moore’s Law states that computing power...  which  typically doubles every 24 months.
• In option D, the subject of the verb  doubles  is no longer  computing power  but rather  which 
ELIMINATE D

•  Option E is grammatical , but it is also a stylistic disaster
-- too many prepositional phrases are stacked against one another, making the sentence heavy, wordy, awkward, and certainly not as good as (B):
Here is the offending phrase in (E)
 the measurement of the power of computing by the density of transistors on a microchip

--  ksht  , you gave me something to think about:
 a measurement of power of computing  can double. 
Oxford Dictionary says that  measurement  means "the size, length, or amount of something, as established by measuring."

We can't just disconnect a noun such as  measurement  from an essential prepositional phrase modifier such as "of the power of computing."

-- option B's phrasing puts the emphasis on the right thing (computer power, not measurement):  the computing power, as measured . . . , doubles 
I needn't have worried. None of you liked (E). 
ELIMINATE E

The answer is B

COMMENTS

It's late where I am, so I'll keep this short.
Kudos to those who  explained well , even if the reasoning was a little off.
(As long as the reasoning is reasonable, you are developing critical thinking skills.)

Be safe.

Praveenksinha · Answer

Named for an Intel co-founder, Gordon Moore, Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured by the density in transistors on a microchip, typically doubles every 18 to 24 months.

A) Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured by the density in transistors on a microchip, typically doubles  Incorrrect, it that is wrong it should be "states that"

B) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, typically doubles  Correct

C) Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured in transistors’ microchip density, will typically double  use of "will typically" is wrong its a fact and it must be in present tense also use of is that is wrong

D) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, which typically doubles :-   computing power has no verb also which modify microchip instead of density

E) Moore’s Law states that the measurement of the power of computing by the density of transistors on a microchip typically doubles :-  illiogical meaning - density doubles not measurement of power

ArunSharma12 · Answer

Ans: B

Named for an Intel co-founder, Gordon Moore,  Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured by the density in transistors on a microchip, typically doubles  every 18 to 24 months.

A)  Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured by the  density in transistors  on a microchip, typically doubles;  density in transistors gives a different meaning. Moore's Law is not computing power doubling every couple of years

B)  Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, typically doubles;  we get a full meaning from this sentence and density of transistors is better suited to computing power

C)  Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured  in transistors’ microchip density , will typically double;  similar to option A not the transistors' density but the number of transistors affects computing power.

D)  Moore’s Law states that  computing power , as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip,  which  typically doubles;  computing power has no verb making this sentence a fragment

E)  Moore’s Law states that the  measurement  of the power of computing by the density of transistors on a microchip typically  doubles ;  this is quite wordy, moreover it states measurement doubles couple of years

ksht · Answer

A) Moore’s Law  is that  computing power, as measured by the density  in  transistors on a microchip, typically doubles

B) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, typically doubles

C) Moore’s Law  is that  computing power, as measured in transistors’  microchip density , will typically double -  Change of meaning, density of microchip on a transistor

D) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a  microchip, which  typically doubles -  here which refers to microchip

E) Moore’s Law states that the  measurement  of the power of computing by the density of transistors on a microchip typically  doubles  -  change of meaning - measurement doesn't double

GDT · Answer

Named for an Intel co-founder, Gordon Moore,  Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured by the density in transistors on a microchip, typically doubles  every 18 to 24 months.

A) Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured by the density in transistors on a microchip, typically doubles

B) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, typically doubles   Correct. states that is correct way to refer to something a law says. The core sentence when read w/o modifier conveys the intended meaning

C) Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured in transistors’ microchip density, will typically double

D) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, which typically doubles

E) Moore’s Law states that the measurement of the power of computing by the density of transistors on a microchip typically doubles

KumarSri · Answer

IMO B,

A) Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured by the density in transistors on a microchip, typically doubles
 density in transistors changes the meaning. Hence eliminate.

B) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, typically doubles
 Correct Answer

C) Moore’s Law is that computing power, as measured in transistors’ microchip density, will typically double
  transistors’ microchip density-- wordy and double is having SV agreement issue. Hence eliminate

D) Moore’s Law states that computing power, as measured by the density of transistors on a microchip, which typically doubles
 Which incorrectly modifies the microchip. Hence eliminate

E) Moore’s Law states that the measurement of the power of computing by the density of transistors on a microchip typically doubles
 completely distorts the meaning of the original sentence. Hence eliminate

generis · Answer

The official answer is  here

Named for an Intel co-founder Gordon Moore Moore’s Law is that compu

Prep Toolkit

Top 5 GMAT Debrief Videos

615 to 715 in 15 Days (Ria's Strategies)

More than Quant/Verbal Abilities: Speed vs. Accuracy

745 with Only Self-Prep and GMAT Club

From 555 to 765: 210-point Improvement

Perfect 805 Score Debrief by Julia

My Rewards

GMAT Sentence Correction (SC - EA only) Questions

Named for an Intel co-founder Gordon Moore Moore’s Law is that compu

Prep Toolkit

615 to 715 in 15 Days (Ria's Strategies)

More than Quant/Verbal Abilities: Speed vs. Accuracy

745 with Only Self-Prep and GMAT Club

From 555 to 765: 210-point Improvement

Perfect 805 Score Debrief by Julia

My Rewards