«Si hubieras seguido mis consejos, no _____ en tantos problemas financieros».

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. habrías estado

Analysis: In counterfactual conditionals in the past (Type 3: 'si hubieras + participio'), the main clause takes the compound conditional ('habrías estado'). Answer: habrías estado. Why not the others: 'estabas' is imperfect indicative; 'estuvieras' is imperfect subjunctive; 'estuviste' is preterite.

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