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Advantages of “Benchmark Sentences”













                                                                                               • Avoids disparity




                                                                                               • Maintains a level of consistency




                                                                                               • Maintains proportionality





                                                                                               • Promotes uniformity




                                                                                               • Encourages Transparency




                                                                                               • Allows a level of flexibility and discretion





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