As ran+into is essential to draw a correct meaning, choice is between C and D.
In GMAT, a common trick is the replacement of Modal Auxiliary verb with Helping Verb of form to-be + a preposition. Eg. Were+to in place of would, etc.
On similar lines, Choice C should be rejected.
Hence, IMO, Ans is D eventhough use of "him" at the end is ambiguous as "him" can refer to either Carl or John. One can argue that "him" refers to Carl basis Pronoun Case Agreement (object
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In GMAT, a common trick is the replacement of Modal Auxiliary verb with Helping Verb of form to-be + a preposition. Eg. Were+to in place of would, etc.
On similar lines, Choice C should be rejected.
Hence, IMO, Ans is D eventhough use of "him" at the end is ambiguous as "him" can refer to either Carl or John. One can argue that "him" refers to Carl basis Pronoun Case Agreement (object
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