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: Since April 1999, as the result of program mergers, Legal Services of Northern California has been the sole LSC-funded provider for the entire region, with nine offices covering 23 counties. Choices:  1. Legal Services of Northern California has offices covering 23 counties. 2. The Legal Services of Northern California has nine offices. 3. The Legal Services of Northern California has 23 offices.

1