Why did this stump me

This is the hardest question what the heck I cannot understand E for the life of me

Boi how'd I get this wrong

I'm In the same exact boat if that makes you feel better. Took October and it went really poorly, and timed PTs are still my weakness even though I do great on drilling. Thinking about taking a year to study for it differently and hopefully also take it for the last time in April or June.

This is absurd