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: In Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post said in an editorial that vacillation over tax cuts had cost Hashimoto his job. Choices:  1. The South China Morning Post said that vacillation over tax cuts had cost Hashimoto his job but he has since prospered. 2. The South China Morning Post said that vacillation over tax cuts had was responsible for Hashimoto's promotion. 3. The South China Morning Post said that vacillation over tax cuts had cost Hashimoto his job.

3