1. i tried to change jason's mind, but he stuck to his decision. 2. the of alejandro's request for a sandwich was obvious; he had not eaten all day. 3. robert’s meant that he saved a comfortable amount for his retirement. 4. the mayor’s position is the most in the town because everyone looks to the mayor for answers. 5. his raincoat acted as an barrier, and his clothes stayed dry despite the storm.

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?