Although about 99% of the more than 50 million Turks are

Question

Although about 99% of the more than 50 million  Turks are muslims, the republic founded by Mustafa Kermal Ataturk in 1923 is resolutely secular.
(A) Although about 99% of the more than 50 million
(B) Although about 99% of over 50 million of the
(C) Although about 99% of more than 50 million
(D) Despite the fact that about 99% of more than 50 million
(E) Despite the fact that about 99% of over 50 million

ivymba · Answer

Going with A Was not sure why . A just seemed better. But found a good discussion on this here. https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=32735

baski6 · Answer

Good catch definite article 'the' is the key . I agree A should be the answer.

sravan_m444 · Answer

Thanks guys,
OA is A, i went for E earlier.

GMATT73 · Answer

definite article "the" is needed to show the numerical number of turks. In other words, Turkey's population should be about 50 million people, of which 99% are muslims.

Although about 99% of the more than 50 million Turks are

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