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Passage: Every machine in the factory is checked once a week. Machine 7 was checked on Monday and passed. On Thursday of the same week, a fault was found in Machine 7. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Correct answer C. Passing a weekly check does not guarantee that a machine stays fault-free all week

Explanation

A machine that passed on Monday developed a fault by Thursday, so a pass does not ensure a fault-free week. Carelessness, age or what the factory should do are not stated.

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Passage: Every machine in the factory is checked once a week. Machine 7 was checked on Monday and passed. On Thursday of the same week, a fault was found in Machine 7. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

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Passage: Every machine in the factory is checked once a week. Machine 7 was checked on Monday and passed. On Thursday of the same week, a fault was found in Machine 7. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

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