Answer: (C)
The argument says the new policy is more generous because patrons can borrow 8 books instead of 3. But that only works if a meaningful number of patrons can actually meet the new requirements: attending the orientation and building a clean 12-checkout history.
If very few patrons are willing or able to do that, then most people would not really have greater access at all. So the argument depends on (c) being true.
Carcass
The public library in Elmsford previously allowed patrons to borrow 3 books at a time after registering for a library card, with no additional requirements. The library's new policy grants patrons access to 8 books at a time, but only after they have attended a two-hour library orientation session and accumulated a borrowing history of at least 12 checkouts with no late returns. Therefore, the new policy is more generous to Elmsford library patrons in providing them with greater access to the library's collection than the old policy did.The argument relies on which of the following being true?(A) Most current Elmsford library patrons express satisfaction with the new borrowing policy.(B) A small number of library patrons return books late on their first few checkouts.(C) A substantial proportion of Elmsford library patrons are willing and able to complete the orientation session and maintain a borrowing record that meets the 12-checkout threshold.(D) The cost of managing the library's circulation system has risen significantly since the previous borrowing policy was established.(E) The Elmsford library's new borrowing policy closely resembles the lending policies of public libraries in neighboring municipalities.