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Read the passage. Which statement would be the best summary to give the argument meaningful context?

The city needs to pass a law saying that drawbridges on the river will be raised and lowered only after 6 P.M. during the week.

A. Many people leave work before 6 P.M. to catch trains or meet friends.
B. The city passes many laws every year to solve problems for its citizens.
C. Many people out for lunch say they are stranded on one side of the river for 30 minutes or more while boats pass through bridges.
D. The river is congested with tall sailboats and cabin cruisers going to and from the harbor.

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The answer should be B
User Vahid Hallaji
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I believe the answer would be A
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