Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Jake borrows Leslie's camera and the lens shatters when it falls on the ground because he fails to zipper the case. When Jake returns the camera, he tells Leslie that he will pay for the repair.
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Concept/ApproachCheck for personal responsibility plus a concrete offer to repair/repay.
Step-by-step reasoning(A) Jake's negligence caused damage; he offers to pay → restitution.(B) Apology only; no compensation.(C) Tom didn't cause the damage; he mitigated it. Not restitution.(D) Lisa seeks compensation for herself; not paying for damage she caused.
Verification/AlternativeRestitution involves restoring the injured party financially; only (A) fits fully.
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Final AnswerJake offers to pay for the repair — restitution.
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