24. If Macdonald hires Jerry to work for him for one month at a weekly salary of

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24. If Macdonald hires Jerry to work for him for one month at a weekly salary of $250 but Macdonald orally agrees two weeks later to double Jerry's salary, then the oral agreement is A. Enforceable because the parties have executed an accord and satisfaction, B. Unenforceable due to the pre-existing duty role C. Unenforceable because Jerry has incurred no additional detriment in exchange for Macdonald's promise. D. Both b and c. 25. If Agatha promises to pay Bety, her niece,five thousand dollars if she will complete her college education, then if Betty eventually does not dropout but completes her education, Agatha is A. Not required to pay because the promise induced conduct that ultimately benefited Betty B. Not required to pay because Betty had indicated that she was considering attending college C. Required to pay because Betty's completion of college entitles her to payment. D. Required to pay because Betty incurred many significant cost while attending college.

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24 Answer- B Unenforceable due to the preexisting duty rule because Jerry has incurred no additional detriment in exchange for Macdonald's promise.

25 Answer- C required to pay because Betty's completion of college entitles her to payment as she promised to pay her niece that she would pay her on the successful completion of her studies.

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