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: In September 1996, we reported that audit reports and agency selfassessments issued during the previous 2 years showed that weak information security was a widespread problem. Choices:  1. In September 1996, we said the past 2 audit reports showed information security was an issue. 2. In September 1996, we said the past 2 audit reports showed information security was an issue for our email system. 3. In September 1996, we said the past 2 audit reports showed information security was not an issue.
1

Statement: Sure it is. Choices:  1. I think you are an idiot. 2. Of course it is. 3. No it isn't.
2

Statement: Since last year, Hall has been meeting with nonprofit leaders and others who expressed concern that a merger would mean less representation for the poor in their communities. Choices:  1. The merger could mean less representation for the lower-income people. 2. The nonprofit leaders don't care about poor people, do they? 3. Some nonprofit leaders are concerned about the merger.

3