Allison Is Declining a Request for a Monetary Contribution from a Charitable

question 26

Multiple Choice

Allison is declining a request for a monetary contribution from a charitable organization to which her employer, BMI Industries, usually donates. Which of the following most effectively implies the refusal?

• A)BMI Industries regrets that it cannot contribute this year, but the company hopes to be able to next year.
• B)Although our profits are being reinvested in BMI Industries this year, we hope to be able to contribute next year.
• C)Although we cannot contribute this year, we may be able to next year.
• D)Unfortunately, we are prevented from contributing this year, but we may be able to in the future.

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