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Evaluating Fairness in a Business Negotiation

Two business partners, Sam and Pat, are dissolving their partnership and must divide a final asset worth $50,000. Sam knows that Pat is in a precarious financial situation and needs cash urgently. Sam proposes, 'I'll offer you a 50-50 split, but only if you agree right now. If you hesitate, I will withdraw the offer and tie this up in legal proceedings for months.' Pat, feeling pressured by the threat of a delay they cannot afford, immediately agrees to the 50-50 split. Based on this scenario, evaluate the fairness of this outcome. Justify your conclusion by analyzing the process used to reach the agreement.

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