Question

read the sentence.
the authorities looked into the facts and determined that an accountant had pocketed cash from the companys safe.
now, revise the sentence to show that the authorities looked into the facts in a formal way.
the authorities ______ the facts and determined that an accountant had pocketed cash from the companys safe.
investigated
checked out
considered

Explanation:

To show a formal way of looking into facts, we need a word that implies a thorough, official examination. "Investigated" means to carry out a formal inquiry or examination, which fits the requirement. "Checked out" is more casual or for verifying something simple, and "considered" means to think about, not to examine facts formally.

Answer:

investigated