By the end of 2009,loan losses were ________ at the end of 2007.
A) equal to those
B) two times less than
C) four times greater than
D) twenty-five times greater than

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The question is asking for the comparison between loan losses at the end of 2009 and those at the end of 2007. Option C states that loan losses were four times greater than those at the end of 2007, which implies a significant increase in losses. Therefore, C is the best choice. Options A and B are incorrect because they suggest either no change or a decrease in loan losses, respectively. Option D is an extreme choice and is not supported by the information given in the question.

By the End of 2009,loan Losses Were ________ at the End