Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences given. The expenditure of the office remained stable. The profit rose by 25%.

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Choose the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences given.

The expenditure of the office remained stable. The profit rose by 25%.

The profit rose by 25% although the stabilization of the office's expenditure.

The profit rose by 25% as a result of the stabilization of the office's expenditure.

The profit rose by 25% despite the stabilization of the office's expenditure.

The profit rose by 25% owing to the stabilization of the office's expenditure.

Giải thích

Đáp án đúng: C

Giải thích: Hai mệnh đề trái nghĩa nhau → dùng cấu trúc despite + N/V-ing.

Dịch nghĩa: Lợi nhuận tăng 25% mặc dù chi tiêu của văn phòng vẫn ổn định.