Question

we are writing to you about an important problem that we would like to solve, namely the digital equipment inequity within the student body. it has come to our attention that some students without computers at home face more difficulties completing their schoolwork. these students would benefit greatly if they could borrow a computer to take home overnight and on weekends. to this end, we are asking for your support to start a laptop lending library.

choose the best way to revise the underlined phrase so that the essay maintains a consistent style.

complete lack of computers

unequal access to computers

creation of a societal digital divide

totally unfair distribution of computers

Explanation:

The original text is about students facing difficulties due to not having computers at home. The phrase "digital equipment inequity" implies an unfair situation regarding access to digital tools. "Unequal access to computers" is a more straightforward and academic - sounding replacement that maintains the formal and problem - stating tone of the essay. "Complete lack of computers" is too extreme as the text implies a relative shortage (students without at home, maybe have access elsewhere like school). "Creation of a societal digital divide" is more of a consequence rather than the problem itself. "Totally unfair distribution of computers" is too colloquial compared to "unequal access".

Answer:

unequal access to computers