Problem: Here is a premise:
Recent estimates of annualized cost of compliance are in the range of $1 to $1.

Here is a hypothesis:
They wanted to get the costs below $1.

Here are the options:

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Problem: Here is a premise:
Its oven would perform all the functions of a microwave, a broiler, and a conventional oven, as well as steam-cooking and steam-cleaning.

Here is a hypothesis:
The oven will be more expensive than normal items.

Here are the options:

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Problem: Here is a premise:
Many Japanese are highly superstitious about acquiring second-hand goods, especially clothing.

Here is a hypothesis:
All japenese people refuse to buy secondhand clothing.

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Answer: it is not possible to tell

Problem: Here is a premise:
A friend of mine.

Here is a hypothesis:
One of my friends.

Here are the options:

Answer:
yes