Mark, Who Recently Won a Lottery, Tells Sean That He

question 20

Multiple Choice

Mark, who recently won a lottery, tells Sean that he will split his lottery winnings with him if Sean can arrange Mark's interview with his boss. Sean talks to his boss and the meeting is arranged. But when Sean goes to collect half of Mark's lottery winnings, Mark refuses to pay. What is the act of consideration in this scenario?

• A) Mark telling Sean he will split his lottery winnings with him
• B) Sean arranging the interview
• C) Mark going for the interview
• D) Sean asking for half of the lottery winnings

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