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Difficulty: EasySequential Steps and Chronology

Read the following instructions for bicycle chain maintenance:

"To clean your bicycle chain effectively, follow these steps:
1. Apply a degreaser to the entire chain while rotating the pedals backward.
2. Let the degreaser sit for five minutes to loosen grease and debris.
3. Scrub the chain with a stiff-bristled brush.
4. Rinse the chain thoroughly with clean water before applying any fresh lubricant.
5. Wipe the chain dry with a clean rag."

According to the guide, what must the user do immediately after rinsing the chain?

  1. Wipe the chain dry with a clean ragAnswer
  2. B
    Apply fresh lubricant
  3. C
    Scrub the chain with a stiff-bristled brush
  4. D
    Let the degreaser sit for five minutes

Answer

Wipe the chain dry with a clean rag
Wiping the chain dry with a clean rag is the step that immediately follows rinsing the chain with clean water, as outlined in the last step of the guide.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the step in the instructions that mentions rinsing the chain.
Identified Step 4: 'Rinse the chain thoroughly with clean water before applying any fresh lubricant.'
This establishes the reference point in the procedure.
2
Identify the step that immediately follows the rinsing step.
Identified Step 5: 'Wipe the chain dry with a clean rag.'
This determines the subsequent action in the chronology.

Key Concept

Identifying subsequent actions in a sequential set of instructions by reading chronological steps.
Estimated Time:45s
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