Use the claim to answer the question.

Question

Claim: Libraries should get rid of late fees on books.
Which counterclaim is fair?

(1 point)
Responses

Late fees discourage people from borrowing books because they worry about forgetting to return them on time.
Late fees discourage people from borrowing books because they worry about forgetting to return them on time.

People turn in books late too often, so libraries should keep late fees to encourage responsibility.
People turn in books late too often, so libraries should keep late fees to encourage responsibility.

Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books.
Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books.

People who use the library don’t have enough money to pay library late fees.
People who use the library don’t have enough money to pay library late fees.
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Answer 1

The counterclaim that is fair in response to the claim is:

Late fees help fund library programs and encourage borrowers to be responsible with their books.

This statement directly addresses the argument against late fees by presenting a reason why they might be necessary, making it a suitable counterclaim.