Which Statement Made by a Salesperson as an Inducement for Selling

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a salesperson as an inducement for selling a power lawnmower to Bartkovich could most likely become the basis of a successful lawsuit for fraud if the statement proved to be false?

• A) "This lawnmower is a real bargain."
• B) "This lawnmower will outperform any other lawnmower on the market."
• C) "This lawnmower is one of the finest on the market today."
• D) "Using this mower you can mow an acre of lawn with less than a gallon of gasoline."

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Definitions:

Strategic Goods

Items considered crucial for national security and subject to specific regulatory restrictions regarding their export and import.

Supplier Switching Costs

The costs associated with changing from one supplier to another, including financial, time, and effort expenses.

Acquisition Costs

The total costs incurred to acquire an asset or service, including the purchase price and all associated expenses.

Leverage/Commodity Items

The strategic use of commodity items, which are basic goods used in commerce that are interchangeable with other goods of the same type, to gain an advantage in negotiations or cost efficiency.