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Who were the patients waiting for?
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Solution
The patients were waiting for the arrival of the dentist. They were issued token. The Doctor would see the patients one by one.
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| (1) Name: | Suhas Randive |
| (2) Age: | 29 years |
| (3) Address: | 105, Roshan Apartment, L.T. Road, Pune - 11 |
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| (5) Experience: | 3 years' experience of working as a salesman in a textile shop. |
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