Sentence Correction (SC) | Exceeding even the figures predicted by the most optimistic

Exceeding even the figures predicted by the most optimistic financial analysts, the automobilecompany had earnings in the first quarter that more than doubled the previous quarter.

A. company had earnings in the first quarter that more than doubled - modifier issue - company did not exceed figures predicted
B. company earned more than double in the first quarter what they were in - modifier issue - same as A
C. company had first quarter earnings that more than doubled those in - modifier issue
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