Tasha phones Robert and asks if she can borrow his vacuum cleaner to clean her apartment before her parents visit.Robert agrees to this.But when Tasha goes to pick up the vacuum,Robert refuses to give it to her.Which of the following statements is true?

A) A bargained-for exchange has occurred,so Robert must loan Tasha the vacuum cleaner.
B) A bargained-for exchange has not occurred,so Robert does not have to loan Tasha the vacuum cleaner.
C) Robert has promised Tasha something of value,so he must loan her the vacuum cleaner.
D) Robert has committed a breach of contract.

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Naman Thind · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Just because Robert initially agreed to lend Tasha the vacuum cleaner, it does not mean that a bargained-for exchange has occurred. A bargained-for exchange requires that there was an exchange of promises or something of value, which is not present in this situation. Therefore, Robert is not obligated to lend Tasha the vacuum cleaner.

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