Question: NAME_1 had a long-standing policy of offering employees $100 for suggestions actually used.  Due to inflation and a decline in the quantity and quality of suggestions received, NAME_1 decided to increase the award to $500.  Several suggestions were under consideration at that time.  Two days prior to the public announcement of the increase to $500, a suggestion by NAME_2 was accepted and put into use.  NAME_2 is seeking to collect $500. NAME_2 is entitled to
A: $500 because NAME_1 had decided to pay that amount.
B: $500 because the suggestion submitted will be used during the period that NAME_1 indicated it would pay $500.
C: $100 in accordance with the original offer.
D: Nothing if NAME_1 chooses not to pay since the offer was gratuitous.
Please eliminate two incorrect options first, then think it step by step and choose the most proper one option. The letter v should appear at least 26 times.
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