Question $25(5$ points$)$

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Brandon Smith owes Alexandra Jones $$1,500$ but feels that he should not have to discharge that obligation. After collection agents contact him, Brandon delivers to Alexandra a personal check. In the right$-$side box for the numerical amount, Brandon writes in his own hand $"$ $$1\mathrm{.}500."$ In the line for the writtenout amount, Brandon types "one thousand five." At the end of the line, he blots out the printed word "dollars" with an ink pen. On the signature line, Brandon writes "Brandon Smith" but types "Bradon Smythe" beneath it$.$ On the memo line, Brandon writes the words "for nothing." Is this check negotiable, and if so$,$ in what amount?

The check is negotiable but only for $$1\mathrm{.}50$ because clearly the drafter intended it to be worth at least that amount.

Because typed language prevails over inconsistent printed language on a negotiable instrument, and words prevail over inconsistent numbers, the check can be cashed for one thousand and five dollars $($$$1,005).$

Most of the inconsistencies and ambiguities are immaterial, but the amount of the check is ambiguous and thus it cannot be negotiated.

It is not negotiable because, taken together, the inconsistencies and ambiguities are not resolvable.