The answer is mostly likely B.
<span>Answer:
Hardin's metaphor describes a lifeboat bearing 50 people, with room for ten more. The lifeboat is in an ocean surrounded by a hundred swimmers. The "ethics" of the situation stem from the dilemma of whether (and under what circumstances) swimmers should be taken aboard the lifeboat.</span>
Troy believes the lottery to be foolish because there is such a slim chance of winning that there is no point in it. This shows he is a cautious person and isn't gullible.