Argument: 'To reduce the city's budget deficit, the mayor proposes cutting funding for public libraries. Since only a small percentage of citizens regularly use the libraries, this cut will affect relatively few people and save a substantial amount of money.' Which of the following is an assumption on which the mayor's argument depends?
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
The mayor assumes that the impact on the 'few people' affected and the 'substantial amount of money' saved outweighs any broader, essential value the libraries provide to the city's overall well-being, even for non-users.