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Passage: In Sana’s office, employees who work more than 40 hours in a week are paid overtime. Last week Sana worked 46 hours and her colleague Javed worked 38 hours. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Correct answer A. Sana qualified for overtime last week and Javed did not

Explanation

Only hours above 40 earn overtime. Sana's 46 hours exceed 40 and Javed's 38 do not. Reasons for Javed's hours or monthly pay are not given.

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