Andrew owns a store in Polk County.His trade extends throughout River City,but not beyond the county limits.He sells his store to Betty and,as part of the transaction,agrees not to engage in the same business anywhere within the state for a period of three years.The agreement:
A) is reasonable.
B) is unreasonable,but enforceable since Andrew agreed to it.
C) unduly interferes with the interests of the public.
D) is reasonable,but only if Betty paid Andrew enough for the store to compensate him for lost business for three years.

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The agreement unduly interferes with the interests of the public as it limits competition within the state, which is not beneficial for consumers. Such agreements are generally deemed to be anticompetitive and against public policy. Therefore, the agreement is unenforceable.

Andrew Owns a Store in Polk County