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While in Germany!

by gmat_perfect » Sun Jun 20, 2010 12:47 pm
Over 75 percent of the energy produced in France derives from nuclear power, while in Germany it is just over 33 percent.

(A) while in Germany it is just over 33 percent

(B) compared to Germany, which uses just over 33 percent

(C) whereas nuclear power accounts for just over 33 percent of the energy produced in Germany

(D) whereas just over 33 percent of the energy comes from nuclear power in Germany

(E) compared with the energy from nuclear power in Germany, where it is just over 33 percent
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by loveusonu » Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:00 pm
gmat_perfect wrote:Over 75 percent of the energy produced in France derives from nuclear power, while in Germany it is just over 33 percent.

(A) while in Germany it is just over 33 percent

(B) compared to Germany, which uses just over 33 percent

(C) whereas nuclear power accounts for just over 33 percent of the energy produced in Germany

(D) whereas just over 33 percent of the energy comes from nuclear power in Germany

(E) compared with the energy from nuclear power in Germany, where it is just over 33 percent
Only C does valid comparison between energy produced in France from nuclear power and the same in germany.
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by Patrick_GMATFix » Sun Jun 20, 2010 3:34 pm
I agree. Here it's important to determine exactly what the intended comparison is. We want to compare the percentage of energy produced in a country that derives from nuclear power.

A: unclear what 'it' refers to
B: comparison isn't between the two intended things
C: Correct
D: Unclear that the 2nd energy is produced in Germany
E: comparison should be between percentages of energy. E fails.

the OA is C. A much more detailed explanation is available as this is GMATPrep Question 2401

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