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In the question below, a passage is given followed by a statement. You have to identify which assumption the argument in the passage is based upon. Passage: A study conducted in several cities found that traffic congestion is reduced significantly when a city implements a tolling system on its busiest roads. The study concluded that cities with high traffic congestion should consider implementing tolling systems to improve traffic flow and reduce travel time. Which of the following is an assumption on which the conclusion of the study is based?

A Drivers will avoid toll roads, causing congestion on alternative routes.
B The reduction in traffic congestion due to tolling systems will lead to improved air quality in these cities.
C The cities in the study experienced similar levels of traffic congestion before implementing tolling systems.
D Drivers in the cities studied had an adequate understanding of the tolling system and its benefits.
E Traffic congestion is the main cause of long travel times in the cities studied.
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