A computer program aimed at car dealers shows financing outcomes that misstate taxes and interest. The computer company agrees the program misleads buyers, but says it will provide what dealers want as long as it is not against the law. This is an example of an act that is:

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The act is unethical because it intentionally misleads buyers, but it is not necessarily illegal if it does not violate any specific laws. The company's willingness to continue providing the program despite acknowledging its misleading nature highlights the ethical issue, but legality is determined by the law, not ethics.

A Computer Program Aimed at Car Dealers Shows Financing Outcomes