How did Mr. Benedict trick the Recruiters into abandoning their pursuit of the team?

The correct answer reveals a clever tactical maneuver by Mr. Benedict to ensure the safety and success of his team. By claiming that the team's car was a decoy, he played into the assumptions and expectations of the Recruiters, leading them to believe they were pursuing a false lead. This misdirection effectively diverted their attention away from the actual team and their plans, allowing them to escape undetected.

This tactic reflects Mr. Benedict's strategic thinking and understanding of his opponents. He knows that by creating uncertainty about what is real and what is a trap, he can manipulate the Recruiters’ actions to his advantage. The other options, while potentially viable in different contexts, do not align with the specific cunning approach Mr. Benedict employed to extricate his team from danger and confuse their pursuers.