Patrick Jones Is Interested in Purchasing a 65" LED TV

question 85

Multiple Choice

Patrick Jones is interested in purchasing a 65" LED TV for his living room.He knows that right now the TV will cost approximately $500.Patrick wants to borrow the money to purchase the TV but is concerned that interest rates are going to fall in the future.He is worried that he might get stuck with a loan at a high interest rate.What type of risk is Patrick worried about?

• A)Inflation risk
• B)Interest rate risk
• C)Income risk
• D)Personal risk
• E)Liquidity risk

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to another party if the latter has relied on that promise to their detriment.

Consideration

In contract law, something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances.

Illusory Promises

Commitments made in a contract that are vague or unenforceable because they do not bind the promisor to a specific action.

Mutuality of Benefit

The principle that both parties involved in a contract or agreement must stand to gain from the arrangement for it to be valid and enforceable.