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.
Input: Statement: Finally, in the example that's apparently nearest to Alterman's heart--two potential spouses making $125,000 and $40,000--he says, a year of marriage costs the same as a year of day care. Choices: 1. Alterman believes that day care is significantly more expensive than marriage. 2. Alterman studies issues involving marriage and child rearing. 3. Alterman believes that a year of marriage carries the same cost as a year of day care.
Output:
3