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: Soon electronic networks will allow people to transcend the barriers of time and distance and take advantage of global markets and business opportunities not even imaginable today, opening up a new world of economic possibility and progress. Choices:  1. New economic possibilities and progress will be fueled by electronic networks.  2. These developments in electronic networks need to be monitored carefully. 3. Barriers of time and distance will remain the same even if electronic networks become more widespread.

1