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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: 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


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Statement: Second, attracting and ultimately keeping a highly qualified and motivated workforce involves providing meaningful career opportunities, such as the opportunity to Choices:  1. A qualified workforce can provide hundreds of times more benefit than one with lackluster qualifications. 2. The singular factor in retaining a workforce is the number on their payment stub.  3. Meaningful career opportunities are essential to obtaining and retaining a worthwhile workforce.
answer:
3


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Statement: Less than one kilometer (half a mile) from the western end of Princes Street is Dean Village. Choices:  1. Dean Village is near the western end of Princess Street. 2. Dean Village is over one mile from the west side of Princes Street.  3. You can actually walk to Dean Village from the west end of Princes Street.
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1