Juan Agrees to Paint Michelle's House for $1,000

question 38

Multiple Choice

Juan agrees to paint Michelle's house for $1,000.Halfway through the job,Juan tells Michelle that he will need an extra $250 to finish the job.Which of the following is a correct evaluation of the situation?

• A)Michelle will have to pay because she and Juan did not have a bargained-for exchange.
• B)Michelle will have to pay the extra $250 because Juan has promised not to finish the job unless she does.
• C)Michelle will not have to pay the extra $250 because Juan made an illusory promise about only charging $1,000.
• D)Michelle will not have to pay the extra $250 because Juan has a preexisting duty to paint the house for $1,000.

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