If I had listened to my gut, I _ better off.
Correct answer: D. Would have been
- A. Am
- B. Was
- C. Would be
- D. Would have been
Explanation
The correct answer is 'would have been.' The sentence is in the past perfect conditional tense, indicating a hypothetical situation in the past. 'Would have been' is the correct structure to use in this context. The other options do not match the required tense or structure of the sentence.
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