In the Private Purchase of a Used or "Pre-Owned" Car

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the private purchase of a used or "pre-owned" car, __________ places the burden on the buyer to make sure the car is worth the purchase price, so it is advisable to take the car first to a mechanic. This is because once the transaction is complete the buyer will not receive a warranty or return option from the seller.

• A)modus operandi
• B)caveat emptor
• C)de facto marketing
• D)ćest la vie
• E)anguis in herba

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Definitions:

Absorbed

The process by which substances are taken up by another substance through chemical or physical means, such as a liquid being soaked up by a sponge.

Intramuscularly

A method of delivering medication directly into the muscles, allowing for rapid absorption into the bloodstream.

Absorbed

The process by which substances are taken into cells or across tissues, such as liquids absorbed by the skin or nutrients by the body.

Manufacturer

A person or company that makes goods for sale, especially on a large scale and involving complex machinery and processes.