July decrease

gmatblood wrote:According to some economists, the July decrease in unemployment so that it was the lowest in two years suggests that the gradual improvement in the job market is continuing.

(D) to a two-year low level
(E) to the lowest level in two years

Between D and E

gmatblood wrote:According to some economists, the July decrease in unemployment so that it was the lowest in two years suggests that the gradual improvement in the job market is continuing.

(A) so that it was the lowest in two years
(B) so that it was the lowest two-year rate
(C) to what would be the lowest in two years
(D) to a two-year low level
(E) to the lowest level in two years

It should be none other than E.......we require superlative form i.e lowest to be used here

Down to D and E. Dont have a convincing answer to choose one over other, but D looks better while speaking. Will go with D.

What is the OA?

Thanks.

I'm going with C even though it sounds wordy.

IMO E.

july decrease ... to the lowest level sounds better.

Can some expert please help on this?

Thanks.

OA is E

Wanting a solid reason for eliminating D, as i dont have the OE.

Please help

Can some expert please help us on this? Will really appreciate help.

Thanks.

Can some expert please help us on this? Will really appreciate help.

Thanks.

gmatblood wrote:Wanting a solid reason for eliminating D, as i dont have the OE.

Please help

I am also confused with D and E, please help

'D' possibly changes the meaning of the sentence. 'to a two year low level' could means the rate reached the lowest in two years (its intended meaning) or it could also mean the unemployment reached a low level for 2 years (meaning it stayed like that for 2 years) which is obviously not the intended meaning here. E uses the best construction

What is the reason for eliminating C ?is it wordy?