Consider the premise. Does the hypothesis stand independently without contradicting or following it? Premise: Hence, it appears likely that the proportion of LC to AO mail is less for inbound mail than for outbound. Hypothesis: It looks like the proportion of LC to AO mail is less for inbound mail than for outbound, said the manager.
Hence, it appears likely that the proportion of LC to AO mail is less for inbound mail than for outbound.###It looks like the proportion of LC to AO mail is less for inbound mail than for outbound, said the manager.