In this task, you are given a sentence in English and your task is to translate it into Spanish. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).

Q: In 1996 it was 50%.

A: En 1996 era del 50%.
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Q: Competition is an instrument and does not always produce ideal solutions.

A: La competencia es un instrumento y no siempre conduce a soluciones óptimas.
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Q: In order to facilitate achieving this objective, Directive 96/35/EC provided for the appointment of safety advisers for dangerous goods who would have appropriate professional training.

A:
Para facilitar la realización de este objetivo, la Directiva 96/35/CE ha previsto el nombramiento de consejeros de seguridad para el transporte de mercancías peligrosas, que hayan recibido una formación profesional adecuada.
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