The company’s unexpected bankruptcy was not a sudden catastrophe but rather the _____ outcome of years of reckless spending and mismanagement.

A fortuitous

B inevitable

C anomalous

D serendipitous

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The phrase 'years of reckless spending and mismanagement' suggests a logical, unavoidable progression towards bankruptcy. 'Inevitable' means unavoidable or certain to happen, which fits this cause-and-effect relationship.

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The correct answer to the question "The company’s unexpected bankruptcy was not a sudden catastrophe but rather the _____ outcome of years of reckless spending and mismanagement." is Option B: inevitable.

The other options — A) fortuitous, C) anomalous, D) serendipitous — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: The phrase 'years of reckless spending and mismanagement' suggests a logical, unavoidable progression towards bankruptcy. 'Inevitable' means unavoidable or certain to happen, which fits this cause-an…

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The company’s unexpected bankruptcy was not a sudden catastrophe but rather the _____ outcome of years of reckless spending and mismanagement.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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