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Although many consumers frequent their local farmers markets because they believe that the foods sold there are safer than foods sold in traditional supermarkets, there is a positive correlation between the number of farmers markets per capita to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness.

A) to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness

B) with how many recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness per capital are reported

C) and per capita reports of the amount of food-borne illnesses

D) or the number of per capita recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness being reported

E) and the number of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita

generis · Answer

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION

Project SC Butler: Sentence Correction (SC1)

THE PROMPT  
 
We do not need the first clause except to understand the sentence.
To parse the errors, strip the sentence so that we are left with this one:
  here is a positive correlation between the number of farmers markets per capita  to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness.

THE OPTIONS inserted into the shortened sentence

• the correct word pairing is  between . . . AND 
 NOT : Between X or Y (See Notes, below)
ELIMINATE A
 
• the correct word pairing is  between . . . AND 
 NOT : Between X with Y

• redundant: logically,  recorded  outbreaks have indeed been  reported. 
ELIMINATE B

•  Amount  is used for uncountable quantities, but illnesses are countable.
ELIMINATE C
D) 
•  Between  should be paired with  AND , not  or

• redundancy that is similar to that in option B
ELIMINATE D

•  between  is correctly paired with  and

• option E avoids the redundancy evident in options B and D

The answer is E.  
 
  • NOTES

• WORD PAIR: BETWEEN . . .  AND  
→ The idiom at play in this question is   Between X and Y  .
→ The X and Y elements must be parallel—they must be similar parts of speech and play similar grammatical roles.

GMAC usually tries to trap you with the three errors we see in this question.

WRONG: between X with Y
WRONG: between X to Y
WRONG: between X or Y 
→ Native speakers, beware in this last instance, which is the one by which you are most likely to be trapped.
Colloquially, for example, we often hear phrases such as  a choice between life or death.  
Wrong. Wince.
We can say  a choice between life and death. 
We can say  a choice of life or death.

One way to think about this issue is geometrically. No kidding. 
→ Below, there is a short line  between  the first box  and  the second one.
█─█
 Between  implies connection.

You cannot have a connection between two things unless BOTH things are there. 
 Both  does not equal  or .
 Both  equals  and .  Between  should be coupled with  and .

• NUMBER v. AMOUNT 
→  Number  is used when the quantity consists of countable nouns such as cookies, children, or illnesses.
→  Amount  is used when the quantity consists of uncountable   nouns such as cookie dough, hunger, wine, or space.
(We even say  "the amount of virus" .)

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beeblebrox · Answer

Although many consumers frequent their local farmers markets because they believe that the foods sold there are safer than foods sold in traditional supermarkets, there is a positive correlation between the number of farmers markets per capita to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness.

A) to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness

B) with how many recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness per capital are reported

C) and per capita reports of the amount of food-borne illnesses 
 Per capita reports  makes no sense

D) or the number of per capital recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness being reported
 
 E)  and the number of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita

IMO answer is E.

zhanbo · Answer

My answer is  (E) . It took me 43 seconds.

There is a positive correlation  between  X  and  Y. Eliminate option (A), (B), and (D).

Now, between (C) and (E), we do recognize that (C) is shorter, but its meaning is not clear. In addition, "the number of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita" in (E) is perfectly parallel with "the number of farmers markets per capita". Eliminate (C) and choose (E).

ramlala · Answer

Although many consumers frequent their local farmers markets because they believe that the foods sold there are safer than foods sold in traditional supermarkets, there is a positive correlation between the number of farmers markets per capita to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness.

KEY is ___ BETWEEN the number ___ AND the number,  We can Eliminate A, B, C & D

A)  to the amount  of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness

B)  with how many recorded  outbreaks of food-borne illness per capital are reported

C)  and per capita  reports of the amount of food-borne illnesses

D)  or the number  of per capital recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness being reported

E)  and the number  of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita
 
IMO E

DinoPen · Answer

Although many consumers frequent their local farmers markets because they believe that the foods sold there are safer than foods sold in traditional supermarkets, there is a positive correlation between the number of farmers markets per capita to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness.

A) to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness 
'between ... and' is the correct pairing. Also, 'amount' is for non-countable nouns. Outbreaks are countable. Out. 
 
B) with how many recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness per capital are reported 
'between ... and' is the correct pairing.

C) and per capita reports of the amount of food-borne illnesses 
'amount' is for non-countable nouns. illnesses are countable. Out.

D) or the number of per capital recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness being reported 
'between ... and' is the correct pairing.

E) and the number of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita 
Correct pairing and correct use of number.

TarunKumar1234 · Answer

Although many consumers frequent their local farmers markets because they believe that the foods sold there are safer than foods sold in traditional supermarkets, there is a positive correlation between the number of farmers markets per capita to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness.

A) to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness Incorrect

B) with how many recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness per capital are reported Incorrect

C) and per capita reports of the amount of food-borne illnesses Incorrect

D) or the number of per capital recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness being reported Incorrect

E) and the number of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita Correct

correct idioms - ............between ............and .........

eliminate A, B & D

C has parallelism error - ................between the number ............and per capita reports................

Answer E

penco · Answer

When we start reading the non-underlined part, Although should trigger that some contrast is definitely on the way .
And then there comes between construction and we cannot afford to miss Between X and Y construction that is pretty much basic.
So, let's start having a look, what the question is trying to do.

--- Between requires and to be followed along. Here Between .. to is wrong.

--- When we are using between, we have to make the constructions parallel, let's say,( between X and Y) X and Y both should be dependent or independent or question or affirmative or whatever be the name, they should be identical in every sense. Here, the correct construction gives us enough reason to eliminate the option.

--- Here, construction of between ... and seems right but on closer look, we can see, the number of something is compared with per capita reports of something. Ooooh ! We don't do that here. means as Parallel - Identical. No means No. GMAT does not negotiate on this.

--- Here, although the number is compared with a number, but again a silly between...or construction obstructs the allowed between...and construction.

--- Number is compared with a Number. Between...and is used right on.
It was a long walk but E would be definitely a right match !!

carouselambra · Answer

IMO E

Although many consumers frequent their local farmers markets because they believe that the foods sold there are safer than foods sold in traditional supermarkets, there is a positive correlation between the number of farmers markets per capita to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness.

...positive correlation between the number of X and the number of Y - Look out for the correct usage.

A)  to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness

B)  with  how many recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness per capital are reported

C)  and per capita  reports of the amount of food-borne illnesses

D)  or the number  of per capital recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness being reported

E)  and   the number  of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita

jhavyom · Answer

Although many consumers frequent their local farmers markets because they believe that the foods sold there are safer than foods sold in traditional supermarkets, there is a positive correlation between the number of farmers markets per capita to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness.

Idiom: Between X and Y
Eliminate A, B, and D.

C) and per capita reports of the amount of food-borne illnesses
illness is a countable noun. So, the use of amount is incorrect.

E) and the number of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita 
Correct

Choice E is the answer.

warrior1991 · Answer

The catch is the usage of Between X and Y. 
The answer must start with ' and ' and after this ' and' , Y should be parallel to X.  
 
 Between X and Y is NOT correct representation.

Between X and Y is NOT correct representation.

and  is used correctly but X and Y are not parallel.
X:-the number of farmers markets per capita
Y:-per capita reports of the amount of food-borne illnesses

Between X and Y is NOT correct representation.

and  is used correctly.
X and Y also parallel.
X:-the number of farmers markets per capita
Y:-the number of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita

IMO E

ArindamLucky · Answer

IMO E

The correct idiom should be between x and y where x and y should be parallel so options A,B,D are out

Out of C and E

E follows parallelism - and the number. This is parallel to  the number of farmers markets

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winterschool · Answer

Although many consumers frequent their local farmers markets because they believe that the foods sold there are safer than foods sold in traditional supermarkets, there is a positive correlation between the number of farmers markets per capita to the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness.

A)  to  the amount of per capita outbreaks of food-borne illness  Incorrect

B)  with  how many recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness per capital are reported  Incorrect

C) and  per capita reports  of the amount of food-borne illnesses  Incorrect

D)  or  the number of per capital recorded outbreaks of food-borne illness being reported  Incorrect

E)  and the number of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness per capita   Correct

correct idioms - ............between ............and .........

eliminate A, B & D

C has parallelism error - ................between the number ............and per capita reports................

Answer E

generis · Answer

The official explanation is  here .

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