Teacher:In this task you are given a short story and a question regarding that story. You must answer the question based on the events of the story. Try to use the same words in the story to answer each question. You should completely answer the question in a short answer. Do not include information that is unnecessary to answer the question.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Timmy was having a sale on his car. His first offer was $4000 dollars and someone accepted. I decided to make a counter by offering $5000. Jane decided to offer $7000 since she desired the car as well. I gave up and walked away.
Why did I decide to make a counter by offering $ 5000?
Student:
His first offer was $4000 dollars and someone accepted.