Problem: Valero Energy Corp., on Monday, said it found "extensive" additional damage at its 250,000-barrel-per-day Port Arthur refinery.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Valero Energy Corp. produces 250,000 barrels per day.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Philip Morris the US food and tobacco group that makes Marlboro, the world's best-selling cigarette, shrugged off strong anti-smoking sentiment in the US.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Philip Morris owns the Marlboro brand.
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Answer: yes


Problem: Crude oil for April delivery traded at $37.80 a barrel, down 28 cents

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
Crude oil prices rose to $37.80 per barrel
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Answer: no


Problem: Two of Japan's biggest financial institutions on Friday announced plans to merge and create the world's largest bank, underscoring growing sentiments that the country's long troubled banking system has significantly improved.

Based on that paragraph can we say the following?
The merger of Japanese Banks creates the world's biggest bank.
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Answer:
no