Question

Herb and Bob Johnson make a business deal on the very same day that Herb is killed. How does this deal provide a potential motive for the murder of the Clutters?

a) The business deal led to a financial dispute between Herb and Bob Johnson.
b) The deal involved a competing business that posed a threat to the Clutter family.
c) The business deal was related to insurance fraud, giving a motive for murder.
d) The business deal had no connection to the murder.

Answer 1

The business deal between Herb and Bob Johnson could have led to a financial dispute, providing a potential motive for the murder of the Clutters.

This correct answer is a)

Step-by-step explanation:

The potential motive for the murder of the Clutters in relation to the business deal between Herb and Bob Johnson was that the deal led to a financial dispute between them.

This could have caused tension and conflict between Herb and Bob, potentially leading to Herb's murder.

This correct answer is a)