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In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine the neutral choice based on your inference from the statement and your commonsense knowledge. The neutral choice is a sentence that neither agrees nor disagrees with the statement. Indicate your answer as '1', '2', or '3', corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence. If sentence X agrees with sentence Y, one's correctness follows from the other one. If sentence X disagrees with sentence Y, they can not be correct at the same time.
question:
Statement: Union Pacific then consolidated its operations, eliminating the Las Vegas repair facility. Choices: 1. The Union Pacific consolidated its operations. 2. There was a time when Las Vegas was not supposed to be a place. 3. Las Vegas never had a repair facility.
answer:
2


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Statement: However, he noted that these officers are often assigned to hardship locations that require difficult travel. Choices: 1. The locations they are sent to are low-income regions. 2. The locations where these officers are assigned often require difficult travel. 3. The officers get assigned to the best areas for them.
answer:
1


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Statement: I seek your assistance in resolving this matter in a timely manner. Choices: 1. I need help fixing getting my money back. 2. I can do this alone. 3. I need help fixing this.
answer:

1