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The company's mission statement focuses on 'sustainable growth,' yet they recently closed their environmental research wing. What is the most likely inference?
AThey have already solved all environmental problems.
BTheir actions do not align with their stated mission.
CEnvironmental research is no longer sustainable.
DThey are growing faster than ever.
✓ Correct Answer: B — Their actions do not align with their stated mission.
A contradiction between words ('sustainable') and actions (cutting research) suggests hypocrisy or a change in priorities.
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