Under the Electronic Home Business Administration Act, Any Citizen That

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Under the Electronic Home Business Administration Act, any citizen that pays a $50 fee is entitled to receive a licence to operate a certain type of business from home.Donna, who wished to operate such a business, sought information over the telephone from Duncan, a government official who was responsible for issuing licences under the legislation.Duncan agreed to provide a licence to Donna, but only if she promised to pay an additional fee of $25 to him directly.Although Duncan was not actually entitled to demand that extra sum, he honestly believed that he was acting within his rights.Because she was anxious to receive the licence, Donna promised to pay $75.However, she now regrets her decision to do so.How much must she pay Duncan in order to receive a licence? Explain your answer.