In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.

Statement: 4) Except for the barcode discount, Periodicals rates are not based on shape or machinability. Choices:  1. Book rates are based on shape 2. Book rates aren't based on shape or machinability  3. Book rates vary 
2

Statement: Luckily for Mr. Inglethorp, he had been able to produce an unimpeachable alibi.  Choices:  1. Inglethorp invented an excuse that was too good to be true. 2. Inglethorp was a shrewd man, with lying being one of his specialties. 3. The alibi was quickly cracked and disregarded, leaving Inglethorped forked.
1

Statement: The survey results were then used to guide improvement initiatives. Choices:  1. The results were not used to make changes. 2. The results were used to make changes. 3. The results were used to make changes to the funding goals.

2