How can the problem with the local variable be fixed?

The issue with a local variable often arises in scenarios where variable scope is not properly managed, leading to unintended behavior or conflicts. Removing the var keyword from the local variable declaration resolves this problem by ensuring that the variable is defined in the correct scope.

When the var keyword is used, the variable is scoped to the entire function, which can create confusion and potential conflicts if a variable with the same name exists elsewhere. By eliminating the var keyword, the variable can be implicitly declared and can become effectively local within the block or smaller scope in which it resides.

This approach makes it easier to manage variable scope, ensuring that it behaves as intended without interfering with other variables. Hence, it resolves the typical problem associated with local variables by providing clarity and reducing potential conflicts or shadowing of variables.

The other options, while addressing different aspects of variable management, do not directly resolve the specific issue that arises from scoping problems related to the declaration of local variables.