Kevin disconnects the odometer on his car and then drives it for another 15,000 miles after which he decides to sell it.When Linda inquires about the vehicle,Kevin says "the odometer indicates the car has only 20,000 miles on it." Kevin's statement is:

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Kevin's statement is a material misstatement of fact because he intentionally disconnected the odometer to make it appear as though the car had fewer miles on it than it actually did. This is a deliberate misrepresentation of the car's history and could potentially deceive a buyer into paying more for the vehicle than it is worth.

Kevin Disconnects the Odometer on His Car and Then Drives