A SC ques: Officials at the United States Mint...

[JA]

Officials at the United States Mint believe that the Sacagawea dollar coin will be used more as a substitute for four quarters rather than for the dollar bill because its weight, only 8.1 grams, is far less than four quarters, which weigh 5.67 grams each.

(A)more as a substitute for four quarters rather than for the dollar bill because its weight, only 8.1 grams, is far less than
(B)more as a substitute for four quarters than the dollar bill because it weighs only 8.1 grams, far lighter than
(C)as a substitute for four quarters more than for the dollar bill because it weighs only 8.1 grams, far less than
(D)as a substitute for four quarters more than the dollar bill because its weight of only 8.1 grams is far lighter than it is for
(E)as a substitute more for four quarters rather for the dollar bill because its weight, only 8.1 grams, is far less than it is for

Answer is C.

Could you please explain why it's C but not B? Is it because of the difference between lighter and less? I do understand that Choice B and C have different meanings.

Thanks in advance!

[Guest]

1. compare - for X than the Y
for X more than for Y

2. compare - 8.1 grams, far lighter than four quarters, which weigh 5.67 grams each
8.1 grams, far less than our quarters, which weigh 5.67 grams each

3 as u mentioned.. B changes the meaning of the sentence...

[dps]

What's wrong with A

[JA]

Stacy/Ron can you please help with this question. Thanks!

[RonPurewal]

try reading this thread first, and then posting back (ON THAT THREAD) if you have any further questions.