Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay. Cell phones can be used productively in the classroom because they allow students to collaborate on projects without disturbing other students. Instead of increasing the noise level with discussion, students can communicate silently with text messages. Approximately 88 percent of students surveyed said that they believe they should be able to use their phones in class.

Which statement best describes the excerpt?

The argument is missing valid reasoning.
The argument is organized in a logical way.
The statistic presented does not support the claim.
The claim presented does not take a position.

More than a hundred million e-mails are sent around the world each day, and they are all vulnerable to interception. digital technology has aided communication, but it has also given rise to the possibility of those communications being monitored. according to zimmermann, cryptographers have a duty to encourage the use of encryption and thereby protect the privacy of the individual. —the code book, simon singh what is the purpose of the statistic in this passage? it shows how big the need is for protection. it explains that email is an effective form of communication. it gives new ways to monitor email traffic. it illustrates how popular email has become.