Agency
A seller's agent who tells a buyer a home is in 'perfect condition' when they know there are major plumbing defects is guilty of:
APuffing
BFraudulent misrepresentation✓ Correct
CInnocent misrepresentation
DNegligent advice
Explanation
Making a false statement about a material fact (like plumbing defects) with knowledge of its falsity and intent for the buyer to rely on it constitutes fraudulent misrepresentation, exposing the agent to legal liability.
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