In a hospital, non-local patients wait longer for appointments compared to local patients with similar conditions.
Which inference is valid?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Check options:
1) Locals need faster treatment (not given)
2) Locals pay more (no info)
3) Non-locals have more serious illnesses (conditions are similar)
4) Preference for local patients (fits perfectly)
Since both have similar conditions but non-locals wait longer, it indicates preference is given to local patients.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.