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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: Next, pass under a series of soaring gopurams, where you can witness religion as a full-time daily occupation. Choices:  1. Religious observance has become even more popular in recent years. 2. Most people here don't take their faith very seriously. 3. Religion is a pervasive and omnipresent occupation.
answer:
3


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Statement: 4) Except for the barcode discount, Periodicals rates are not based on shape or machinability. Choices:  1. Book rates are based on shape 2. Book rates aren't based on shape or machinability  3. Book rates vary 
answer:
2


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Statement: ActiveX is a very hot topic in the industry now, with lots of money riding on it, it's impossible not to wonder whether Microsoft's influence on Slate had something to do with this unfairness. Choices:  1. Slate refuses to be influenced by Microsoft in any aspect. 2. ActiveX will have huge implications in the next five years. 3. Within the industry, ActiveX is the subject of much discussion.
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3