Allen promises to pay Barb, his niece, $5,000 if she obtains her degree at City University, where she is in her third year. Barb graduates. Allen is
A) not required to pay because Barb was already at City.
B) not required to pay because obtaining a degree benefits Barb.
C) required to pay because a job can be hard to find after college.
D) required to pay because Barb obtained a degree at City.

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Allen is required to pay because Barb fulfilled the condition of obtaining her degree at City University, which was the basis of Allen's promise. This creates a binding obligation.

Allen Promises to Pay Barb, His Niece, $5,000 If She