We are extremely concerned with the state of our public transport system. We understand that the city and state's finances have resulted in extreme budget cuts, but the quality of the city's public transport has dropped remarkably over the years.
Which of the following is the most likely audience for this passage?

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Formal language is less personal than informal language. It is used when writing or speaking for professional or academic purposes. Formal language does not use colloquialisms or contractions. In this case, we can infer that the audience is a politician since the writer is outlining problems he would like to see addressed. Politicians have the power to do this.
You would use much less formal language if you were speaking to a friend, grandparent, or sister.

We Are Extremely Concerned with the State of Our Public