Question

What did Antonio decide to arrange money for bassanio​

Answer 1

Antonio decided to help bassanio by taking money from shylock on credit on a bond that if he fails to repay , he(Antonio) would take out a pound of flesh from his heart.

Answer 2

Antonio said to Bassanio that his ships were at the ocean and he didn't have enough money to lend him. He told him to go to the money lenders and ask them to lend money in his name. The only person who has money was Shylock who hated Antonio. He said to Antonio that if the money was not returned in time he would take his one pound of flesh. Antonio agreed to the bond.