Traditionally, the foundations of houses are made of concrete. A builder is experimenting with using a hard plastic polymer for foundations. A foundation made with the polymer is about the same price to construct and install a concrete foundation. Unlike concrete, the polymer will not block all water flow and is not prone to cracking with age. The builder argues that houses built with the polymer foundation will last longer. Which of the following must be studied in order to evaluate the argument presented above?

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সঠিক উত্তর: । ব্যাখ্যা: The argument hinges on the polymer foundation lasting longer. Statement (2) introduces a threat (soil acidity) that concrete resists but the polymer might not, directly challenging the claim of longevity. Hence, it must be studied to properly evaluate the argument.