Ruth gives seth a computer as a gift. using the computer, seth develops a new game, for which he obtains intellectual property protection, and forms top games, inc., to make and market it. seth's acquisition of the game is by

production

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that Seth's acquisition of the game is by production. This is the process of completely creating from scratch the idea that leads to the product. Which is what Seth did since he developed the game from zero. Using the computer that was gifted to him as a tool.

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the answer to your question is : c) a government agency or homeowner

due to his line of work, he is most likely employed by a government agency or homeowner due to the other choices not being logical haha.