The community pool is only open to the public when a lifeguard is on duty. Today the only lifeguard called in sick. No replacement has been arranged. What is the main conclusion?

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AThe community pool needs to hire more lifeguards.
BSwimming is a dangerous activity without supervision.
CThe community pool will not be open to the public today.
DThe lifeguard should have found their own replacement.

✓ Correct answer: C. The community pool will not be open to the public today. The rule states the pool only opens when a lifeguard is present; since no lifeguard is available today and no replacement has been arranged, the pool cannot open today.

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