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In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
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Statement: This process can occur simultaneously with the processing of the construction permit application. Choices:  1. Nothing can be done until the permit application has been processed. 2. The purchasing activities can happen concurrently with permitting. 3. Several activities related to the project may happen at the same time.
answer:
3


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Statement: These aren't the kind of folk to offer sixpence to." Choices:  1. One shouldn't offer sixpence to these people.  2. These are the kind of people we should give millions to.  3. One can offer these people a single penny. 
answer:
1


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Statement: Insofar as the best Japanese corporations are not the global hegemons we once thought they would be, it may be because everyone else has learned from them, which is of course exactly how competitive markets are supposed to work. Choices:  1. Japanese corporations were global leaders in the 20th century. 2. Some Japanese corporations are active participants in competitive markets. 3. Competitive global markets always have the same leaders.
answer:

2