Question:
For example, comparisons against worldclass benchmarks, such as closing the books in less than 4 days or processing payroll at $1.

Does it follow that "The books can be closed in less than four days."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
"That colt's not a wild one." Kells surveyed Shiloh knowingly.

Does it follow that "Kells said that the colt was completely wild."?
Answer:
no

Question:
By 250 b.c. , the city's population had grown to an impressive 100,000.

Does it follow that "The population had been steadily growing before this."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
goodness and all of them were in the house

Does it follow that "None of them were in the house."?
Answer:
no