Select the phrase/connector from the three options that can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences below, implying the same as expressed in the statement sentence.
We decided to hire three more employees in our Chennai office. Sales were increasing rapidly.
1. or
2. And
3. Because
1
Only 1
2
Only 2
3
Only 3
4
Both 1 and 2
5
Both 2 and 3