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    Question

    In the given question a part of the sentence is printed in bold which needs to be improvised. Among the given options choose the option that can improve the sentence and make it grammatically and contextually meaningful. If no improvement is required and the sentence is correct in its original form, then mark option 5 i.e., 'no improvement required' as the answer.

    The company's profits increased significantly over the

    last quarter , leading to speculation about potential expansions in their operations.
    A increases significantly over the last quarter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B increased significantly in the last quarter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C increased significantly since the last quarter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D has increased significantly over the last quarter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Increased significantly in the last quarter" is correct, as it uses the past tense "increased" to match the completed action of profit growth within a specific time period, "the last quarter."

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