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Minivans carry as many as seven passengers and, compared with most sport utility vehicles, cost less, get better gas mileage, allow passengers to get in and out more easily, and have a smoother ride.
A. Minivans carry as many as seven passengers and, compared with most sport utility vehicles, cost less,
B. Minivans, which carry as many as seven passengers, compared with most sport utility vehicles, they cost less,
C. Minivans carry as many as seven passengers, in comparison with most sport utility vehicles, and have a lower cost, they
D. Minivans, carrying as many as seven passengers, compared with most sport utility vehicles, cost less,
E. Minivans, which carry as many as seven passengers, compared with most sport utility vehicles the cost is lower, and they

OA is D, Nevertheless some GMAT gurus says the answer should be A. but what about the comma following "and" in the red colour. this does not make any sense!? the comma should precede "and". What do you say BTGers?
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by garima99 » Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:34 am
+ 1 for D

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by GmatKiss » Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:34 am
Subject is fine, Please underline the part under study!!

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