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.
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Question: Statement: requested comments on the proposed changes in methodology to establish the salary equivalency guidelines. Choices: 1. Comments that were solicited concerning chapter order in the book. 2. Comments that were solicited regarding changes to methodology. 3. Unsolicited comments that related to gender and race equality

Answer: 1

Question: Statement: If you are wise enough to avoid these times, consider spending the night in one of some 60 temple lodgings (shukubo) that offer surprisingly comfortable traditional accommodation to visitors and travelers. Choices: 1. Shukubo is a type of temple lodging. 2. Shukubos are currently used as vacation homes that have time shares. 3. Shukubos offer uncomfortable accommodations for visitors and travelers.

Answer: 2

Question: Statement: However, as the Ottoman Turks in the 15th century dominated the Mediterranean and shipbuilding technology improved, longer Atlantic journeys became a serious prospect. Choices: 1. The Turks were able to invade several unsuspecting peoples and amass enormous wealth. 2. Longer journeys were facilitated by improved ship design. 3. Ship technology had matured by the 14th century.

Answer:
1