Which of the following is the best example of misrepresentation? 

A. A used-car salesperson puts a sign on a 1966 Ford Custom 500 automobile, indicating that it has “low mileage and loving care.” 
B. A politician announces at a fund-raising dinner that, if elected, he or she will vote against new taxes. 
C. A plaintiff’s lawyer tells the defendant’s counsel that settlement is possible, when the plaintiff has previously indicated a desire not to settle. 
D. A roofer states that a homeowner’s entire roof must be replaced, when adequate repairs could be made by replacing a few loose shingles.


Answer: D

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