The Seller of an Existing House Claims That It Is

question 101

Multiple Choice

The seller of an existing house claims that it is in great shape, and he is offering a 2-year warranty on the house. His statements about the quality of his house are likely to be:

• A)credible even in the absence of a warranty.
• B)overstated.
• C)true because offering a warranty is a costly-to-fake signal.
• D)untrue because otherwise he would not offer the warranty.

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Definitions:

Common Binomial Factor

A binomial that is a factor common to two or more polynomials.

Negative Real Number

A real number that is less than zero.

Standard Form

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Greatest Common Monomial Factor

The greatest common monomial factor between two or more monomials is the highest monomial that divides each of the monomials without a remainder.