Jack offers Selena his bicycle for $75. Which of the following is an example of an illusory promise on Selena's part?

A) "I'll take it."
B) "I'll take it if I decide to do so."
C) "I won't pay $75, but I will pay $50."
D) "I'll take it if you will let me try it out first and the brakes work well."
E) "I'll take it if you will buy new tires."

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Ashton Basham · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  An illusory promise is one where the promisor has not definitively committed to anything, making the promise unenforceable because it lacks consideration. In choice B, Selena's statement I'll take it if I decide to do so does not commit her to anything specific, making it an illusory promise.

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