Question

the most common reason given for eliminating the penny is that the coin is essentially worthless in todays marketplace. its true: there is essentially nothing that can be bought for one cent anymore. as recently as the twentieth century, the existence of penny candy stores meant a piece of licorice or hard candy could be yours for one cent. during this time, penny games at carnivals offered a chance at a big prize. today, though, pennies lack even the power to put a piece of bubble gum in your mouth. they weigh your pockets down, and they serve no purpose in your daily life. however, the reason to have pennies in circulation is not to purchase things what does the second paragraph do? it makes a prediction about the effects of abandoning the penny. it offers evidence to disprove an opposing claim. it summarizes an opposing argument.

Explanation:

The first paragraph argues that pennies are worthless and serve no daily purpose. The second paragraph starts with "However" to introduce a counterperspective, setting up a reason to keep pennies by framing it as an opposing view to the first paragraph's argument for eliminating pennies.

Answer:

It summarizes an opposing argument.