Question #6402861Single Choice

Writing and Reading

Question

The writer is considering adding the following sentence based on information from the chart.
By contrast, Lane Transit in Eugene, OR, would lose only $5 million in fares if it instituted a fare-free system.
Should the writer make this addition here?

Options

Yes, because it proves how little money Eugene would lose under a fare-free system compared with San Francisco.

Yes, because it reinforces the claim made by advocates of fare-free policies mentioned earlier in the paragraph.

No, because it does not support the argument that fare-free systems cause a substantial loss for governments.

No, because it contradicts a point about fare collection made earlier in the paragraph.

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