Harry, Beatrice, and Mallory are neighbors. They each have young children, and the three of them -Harry, Beatrice, and Mallory - decide to build a waterslide for their children to enjoy. They also agreeto split the cost of fixing the waterslide if anything happens to it. Eventually, the slide breaks, and itwill cost $180 to repair it. Beatrice proposes that they buy a new slide for $300. Harry agrees andthey purchase it without speaking to Mallory. For how much of the cost is Mallory responsible?Ⓒ$100O $0$60O $180Ⓒ$300

Neighbors Harry, Beatrice, and Mallory decide to build a waterslide to offer fun for their children. They agree to split not only the initial costs, but also any future repair charges as a group effort. When the slide eventually breaks, the decision is made to replace it without informing Mallory. The question arises as to how much of the cost Mallory bears in this unilaterally selected replacement. The settlement is based on the concepts of shared responsibility and mutual consent among neighbors, reflecting the complications that can arise in joint undertakings.Option 2. Mallory may not be liable for any portion of the cost if she was not consulted or did not agree to the choice to purchase a new slide for $300. Mallory's accountability is reliant on mutual consent, and others' unilateral decisions may not bind Mallory.Option 1. The scenario contains no indication that Mallory consented to or was consulted about replacing the slide with a new one for $300. As a result, Mallory will not be liable for any of the costs. Thus, this option is incorrect.Option 3. This amount doesn't align with the scenario. The repair cost is $180, and there's no indication that Mallory agreed to purchase a new slide for $300. Therefore, Mallory is not responsible for $560. Thus, this option is incorrect. Option 4. This amount represents the cost of the repair rather than the purchase of a new slide. Mallory may not be liable for the $180 repair cost or the $300 for the new slide because the decision to purchase a new slide was made without consulting Mallory. Thus, this option is incorrect.Option 5. Mallory's responsibility for the choice to purchase a new slide for $300 is unclear. Mallory may not be liable for any costs if she was not involved in the decision-making process.Thus, the correct option is option 2. $0

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