Zero, Inc. agreed to build Millie a storage building for $8,000. After beginning the project, Zero realized that it could not complete the job and make a profit. Zero demanded $9,500 to complete the building. Millie agreed to pay the $9,500. When the project was complete, Millie tendered $8,000 to Zero for the job. If Zero sues Millie for the remaining $1,500,
A. Zero will win because there was consideration for the additional $1,500.
B. Zero will win because Millie had a preexisting duty to pay any additional amounts.
C. Zero will lose because there was no legal consideration to support the additional $1,500.
D. Zero will lose because the UCC does not require consideration to modify an existing contract.
Answer: C
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