instruction:
In this task, you're given a statement, and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence clearly disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3' corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
question:
Statement: There seemed to be a never-ending set of obstacles, said Patrick Pleas, an attorney with Northwest Justice Project.  Choices:  1. There was a never-ending set of obstacles. 2. There were no obstacles. 3. Patrick Pleas is an attorney with Northwest Justice Project.
answer:
2


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Statement: I look forward to the additional hearings you will need to address these important issues and to working with the Committee Choices:  1. The important issues will require more hearings to address. 2. The committee will review the work and attend all the hearings. 3. I am dreading the extra hearings that will be required.
answer:
3


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Statement: It is a lower bound because the cost includes no marketing or administrative costs which a stand-alone firm would normally incur. Choices:  1. Normal marketing expenses aren't included in the cost. 2. It is bound to be more expensive due to the lack of marketing costs. 3. Not having administrative costs serves to make the prices cheaper.
answer:

2