A computer dealer induced a finance company to enter into a hire-purchase agreement by contributing false information about the amount of deposit paid by the customer unknowingly, who later defaulted and sold the computer to a third party. This is an example of:

A. a warranty of fact.
B. sales puffery.
C. a statement of fact.
D. misrepresentation.
E. misuse of relationship marketing.


Answer: D

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