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.

[Q]: 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.
[A]: 1


[Q]: Statement: So they'll be gone by this winter--just as soon as the Christmas shopping season is over. Choices:  1. The in-laws are staying in town until the Christmas shopping season is over.  2. They'll stay long after the Christmas shopping season ends.  3. They will vacate after the Christmas season is over.
[A]: 3


[Q]: Statement: Though Las Vegas had developed a powerful local economy, few major outside investments were made in the city, due primarily to mob infiltration and its inherent ties to illegal activities. Choices:  1. Many investors saw great opportunities in the city and invested heavily. 2. The mob made the city a dangerous place, and nobody wanted to invest in it. 3. Major outside investments in the city were few because of the mob.
[A]:
3