TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: 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 

SOLUTION: 2

PROBLEM: Statement: i heard the beep Choices:  1. I hear the deer. 2. I heard the beep from the microwave. 3. I heard the beep.

SOLUTION: 3

PROBLEM: Statement: Tiered reporting that would provide expanded optional assurances was suggested. Choices:  1. Optional assurances cannot be expanded through tiered reporting. 2. Tiered reporting is used in many other areas when optional assurances are required. 3. It was suggested that tiered reporting would be better for assurances.

SOLUTION:
3