If Professor Johnson agrees to give up smoking cigars for nine months in exchange for $1,000,Johnson's promise would not be sufficient consideration because if his health improves he is suffering no detriment.

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Professor Johnson is giving up smoking cigars, which is a detriment to him, in exchange for $1,000, which is a benefit. This exchange meets the requirement of consideration. The fact that his health may improve is not relevant in determining the sufficiency of consideration.

If Professor Johnson Agrees to Give Up Smoking Cigars for Nine