Which of the Following Statements Made by a Real Estate

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements made by a real estate agent to a prospective buyer of a house offered for sale is an example of legal "puffing" rather than fraud?

• A)"This is a solid little house, built in 1995." (The house was built in 1985.)
• B)"Believe me, friend. This is your dream home! It's perfect for your family, and the price is right for you!" (The buyer can't afford the house.)
• C)"The shake roof is wooden but it's fireproof." (The roof was treated with a fire retardant, warranted for three years, but installed ten years ago.)
• D)"Look outside. There's practically no traffic on this street. It is quiet and safe for your kids." (The street becomes a veritable thoroughfare from 7 to 9 AM and 4 to 6 PM every work day.)

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Definitions:

Butane

A gaseous hydrocarbon with the formula C4H10, used as a fuel and a refrigerant.

IUPAC Name

The systematic name given to a chemical substance based on a set of published rules by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), aimed at standardizing chemical nomenclature.

Cycloalkane

Saturated hydrocarbons with carbon atoms arranged in a ring or cyclic structure.

Ring Strain

The stress and instability in the atomic structure of a cyclic molecule due to its geometric angles deviating from the ideal angles.