 
<prompt> Ash lent Jan money to buy a few New York state scratch off lottery tickets. 
Keeping the provided context in mind, please answer the subsequent question: Why did Ash do this? 
A. be a good friend by giving Ash with New York state scratch off lottery tickets B. have fun with Ash scratching off the tickets C. have less money in her bank by giving money to Ash <response>: B. have fun with Ash scratching off the tickets 