Pat told her friends that her car got 35 miles to the gallon in the city when in reality it only got 20 miles per gallon.When Pat decides to sell and one of these friends decides to buy the car,Pat is under no duty to tell the correct figure unless asked.

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Pat made a statement that was false and if she knows that her friend is relying on that statement to make a purchase, then she has a duty to correct the false information. Failing to correct the statement can lead to potential legal consequences, such as fraud or breach of contract. Therefore, Pat is under a duty to disclose the correct figure if her friend is relying on her statement to make a purchase.

Pat Told Her Friends That Her Car Got 35 Miles