Explanation
This question centers on identifying the main point of disagreement between Enrique and Cynthia regarding strategies for a city's transit authority facing financial difficulties.
A. (Correct Response) Enrique and Cynthia are primarily disagreeing on whether the transit authority should continue operating without making changes to its service or fare structure until it has used up its funds. Enrique believes this approach will force the government's hand, while Cynthia thinks this is too risky and could result in the transit authority's closure.
B. While both discuss federal funding, their disagreement isn't about whether the government should provide funding, but about the strategy the transit authority should adopt in anticipation of potential funding.
C. The choice between cutting services and raising fares is not explicitly discussed as a point of contention between Enrique and Cynthia.
D. Cynthia does not claim the government is willing to provide funding now; she believes they may not provide it at all.
E. The ability of the transit authority to operate without additional funding is not the focus of their disagreement; rather, it's about the strategy the transit authority should employ given its current financial state.
The dialogue shows that Enrique and Cynthia disagree over option A, specifically whether the transit authority should continue normal operations in hopes of receiving federal funding.