Question

read this excerpt from a passage. in 2008, the once - thriving company took a financial blow during the great recession. profits fell, but that was not the story the leaders of the company were telling. the ceo was obviously aware of the corruption happening in her company and even encouraged it for her own gain. unethical accounting practices made the company appear to be profitable to stakeholders. the companys net worth seemed to hold steady as the rest of the market fell, day after day. finally, a whistleblower in the accounting department uncovered the scheme. unbelievably, none of the wrongdoers were arrested. which of these sentences is an opinion disguised as a fact? the companys net worth seemed to hold steady as the rest of the market fell, day after day. the ceo was obviously aware of the corruption happening in her company and even encouraged it for her own gain. profits fell, but that was not the story the leaders of the company were telling. in 2008, the once - thriving company took a financial blow during the great recession.

Explanation:

An opinion is a subjective statement. We need to identify which sentence expresses a subjective view rather than a verifiable fact. The sentence about profits falling not being the whole story is subjective as it's an interpretation. The other sentences describe events like the company's net - worth decline, the CEO's lack of awareness, and the whistle - blower's discovery, which are more factual.

Answer:

Profits fell, but that was not the story the leaders of the company were telling.