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Experts predict that if current trends continue, by 2050, over 70% of the world's population *will have been residing* in urban areas, a significant shift from historical demographics.

A will have been residing
B will be residing
C will reside
D would reside

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The future perfect continuous 'will have been residing' incorrectly implies an ongoing action completed by a future point. The simple future 'will reside' is more direct and appropriate for a projected state or completion by a future time.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Experts predict that if current trends continue, by 2050, over 70% of the world's population *will have been residing* in urban areas, a significant shift from historical demographics." is Option C: will reside.

The other options — A) will have been residing, B) will be residing, D) would reside — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: The future perfect continuous 'will have been residing' incorrectly implies an ongoing action completed by a future point. The simple future 'will reside' is more direct and appropriate for a project…

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