How much do your readers know about the problem?

How much do your readers know about the problem? How many groups or interests are involved? How long has the problem existed? How urgent is the problem? As you develop your body paragraphs, you need to think not only about the problem, but also the solution or set of solutions. What is the first step? What is the most expedient solution? What is the solution that is most acceptable to all or most in the audience?