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.

[EX Q]: Statement: 40 per day, whichever was greater. Choices:  1. Only less than 40 per day is acceptable. 2. At least 40 per day. 3. The piece work requirement is 40 per day or greater.
[EX A]: 2

[EX Q]: Statement: Highway contract carriers have compensation much lower than rural carriers. Choices:  1. Highway contract carriers have compensation much lower than rural carriers. 2. Highway contract carriers have much riskier jobs than rural carriers. 3. Highway contract carriers have compensation much greater than rural carriers.
[EX A]: 1

[EX Q]: Statement: This place is as popular with locals as it is with visitors, so it's a great place to meet people. Choices:  1. The place is very popular with the locals who like to drink. 2. None of the locals go there. 3. The place is very popular with the locals.
[EX A]:
3