A bus ticket costs less than a train ticket for the same journey. Oliver travels from home to the city five days a week. He currently takes the train every day. What is the main conclusion?

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AThe city is too far to walk to from Oliver's home.
BOliver prefers trains over buses for comfort.
CThe bus and train arrive at the same time.
DOliver would save money by taking the bus instead of the train.

✓ Correct answer: D. Oliver would save money by taking the bus instead of the train. Since bus tickets cost less than train tickets and Oliver makes this journey daily, switching to the bus would reduce his travel costs, making this the conclusion the argument points to.

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