Detailed Instructions: 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: hi um yeah sure um i think i think we should have a balanced budget even if it means that services are dramatically cut back if you can't pay for it you shouldn't have it period Choices: 1. I think that we should cut all services to balance the budget. 2. We definitely need a balanced budget. 3. Balancing the budget is not necessary because some services are essential.
Solution:
2