Dwane Johnson owes Verizon Wireless $1100. Johnson offers Verizon $500 in lieu of the original $1000 debt and Verizon accepts. Settling a claim by the debtor offering to pay less than the creditor claims to be owed is an example of A. Fraudulent Misrepresentation B. an accord and satisfaction. C.promissory estoppel. D. a release. Give correct answer with proper explanations

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Dwane Johnson owes Verizon Wireless $1100. Johnson offers Verizon $500 in lieu of the original $1000 debt and Verizon accepts. Settling a claim by the debtor offering to pay less than the creditor claims to be owed is an example of

A. Fraudulent Misrepresentation

B. an accord and satisfaction.

C.promissory estoppel.

D. a release.

Give correct answer with proper explanations 

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