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The growth rate of a startup business, as other performance indicators, generally increases with both the time and resources dedicated to the endeavor.

A. The growth rate of a startup business, as other performance indicators, generally increases with both the time and

B. As with other performance indicators, the growth rate of a startup business generally increases with both the time and

C. Like other performance indicators, the growth rate of a startup business generally increases both with the time and

D. As other performance indicators, the growth rate of a startup business generally increases both with the time and the

E. The growth rate of a startup business, like other performance indicators, generally increases with both the time and the

My Question: Is "The growth rate of a startup business" a complex gerund(noun)? and is it correct using "like" here for comparison?

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