Martha is upset at Catherine over the dinner bill the night before. Martha believes Catherine should have split the bill but she failed to pay any portion. Martha and Catherine work together at a local telemarketing center and Martha sneaks to Catherine's desk to take $20 from her purse. This act would be considered ______.

A. petty larceny
B. constructive possession
C. grand larceny
D. a situational inducement


Answer: A

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