Ethel's Exercise World Plans to Order Three Weight Machines from Pete's

question 3

Multiple Choice

Ethel's Exercise World plans to order three weight machines from Pete's Push,Pedal,and Pull,Inc.for a total of $15,000.Pete's demands that Ethel's friend,Moneybags,a wealthy independent businesswoman (not connected with Ethel's business in any way) promise to pay Pete's for the three machines if Ethel's Exercise World does not.Which of the promises in this problem must be in writing to be enforceable?

• A)The promise made by Ethel's Exercise World to buy the weight machines.
• B)Moneybag's promise to pay if Ethel's Exercise World doesn't.
• C)Both Moneybag's promise and Ethel's Exercise World's promise.
• D)None of the promises in this problem need to be in writing.

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Definitions:

Near Point

The closest distance at which an object can be seen clearly by the eye, a measure of the eye's accommodation ability.

Accommodation

The process by which the eye changes optical power to maintain a clear image or focus on an object as its distance varies.

Elastic

Capable of returning to its original shape after being stretched or compressed, a property of certain materials.

Sclera

The white, outer layer of the eyeball that provides protection and shape.