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A regional airline began weighing carry-on bags at the gate instead of at check-in. Boarding times grew shorter because fewer bags needed to be checked at the last minute. Passengers now know before arriving at the gate whether their bag will fit in the overhead bin.

According to the passage, what was the effect of weighing bags at the gate?

  1. Ticket prices for the airline increased.
  2. The airline added more flights per day.
  3. Boarding times grew shorter.
  4. Passengers were required to arrive earlier.
  5. Checked-baggage fees were eliminated.

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