The transit authority of a certain city announced plans for a daily subway pass, which would cost $2.50 and afford a passenger unlimited access to the subway over a twenty-four-hour period. A consumer advocate was unimpressed with this offer because it benefited only tourists and did nothing for the average city commuter, who rides the subway only to and from work each business day.
If each of the statements above is true, which of the following conclusions can be drawn about the city's subway system?
A. The transit authority's special committee will weigh the merits of the day pass when it reconvenes. -> It is irrelevant, as the two statements are never directing to a committee opinion.
B. The average commuter is dissatisfied with the price of the subway and is turning to other methods of transportation. -> We cannot conclude the satisfaction or dissatisfaction of average commuter. Incorrect.
C. Discounting the day pass would put a strain on funds normally reserved for emergency measures. -> It is too extreme from the two statements provided. Irrelevant.
D. The cost of one ride on the subway, regardless of the length of the ride or the time of day, is no more than $1.25 -> We have daily fare $2.5 and working class feels it is more suitable for tourists. So, half of daily fare that is $1.25 is highest fare in one way. Let's keep it.
E. A four-day pass at a cost of $10 would be equally useful to tourists. -> We don't know that, if a tourist is planning for 2 days trip only, then $10 won't be useful. Incorrect.
So, I think D.