Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Preexisting Duty

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the preexisting duty rule?

• A)Unforeseen circumstances and past consideration are exceptions,but additional work is not an exception.
• B)Unforeseen circumstances and additional work are exceptions,but past consideration is not an exception.
• C)Unforeseen circumstances are an exception,but additional work and past consideration are not exceptions.
• D)Additional work is an exception,but unforeseen circumstances and past consideration are not exceptions.
• E)Past consideration is an exception,but unforeseen circumstances and additional work are not exceptions.

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