are evident in its profits, which increased 5 percent
during the first 3 months of this year after it fell over the last two years.
(A) which increased 5 percent during the first
3 months of this year after it fell
(B) which had increased 5 percent during the first
3 months of this year after it had fallen
(C) which have increased 5 percent during the first
3 months of this year after falling
(D) with a 5 percent increase during the first
3 months of this year after falling
(E) with a 5 percent increase during the first
3 months of this year after having fallen
1) Could someone explain whether "falling" in C) could mean the same as "they had fallen" ? and 2) is the use of "with" always wordy or when we should use with?
OA after explanation
Tks!
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