Question:
Their heaps of silver coins and delicately balanced scales have long been replaced by paper notes and pocket calculators.

Does it follow that "Silver coins and scales are still used to this day."?
Answer:
no

Question:
answer a research question?

Does it follow that "Can you answer a research question about epidemiology?"?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
The footmen attacked her three at a time.

Does it follow that "She was attacked by three footmen at once. "?
Answer:
yes

Question:
Gods below, whispered Adrin.

Does it follow that "Adrin stayed silent."?
Answer:
no