Because they could not keep up with people’s divine communication needs through animal mummification, not only did the Egyptian priests farm the “sacred” animals for slaughter, but also cheated their wealthy customers by using empty wrappings, partial animals, or cheaper substitutes, and treating the holy ceremony as a business.

A.but also cheated their wealthy customers by using empty wrappings, partial animals, or cheaper substitutes, and treating

B. but also cheated their wealthy customers, used empty wrappings, partial animals, or cheaper substitutes, and treated

C. but also cheated their wealthy customers, using empty wrappings, partial animals, and cheaper substitutes, and treating

D. they also cheated their wealthy customers by using empty wrappings, partial animals, or cheaper substitutes, and treated

E. they also cheated their wealthy customers by using empty wrappings, partial animals, or cheaper substitutes, and treating


OA D

Source: e-GMAT