Alice says to Brian, "If I decide to buy a digital camera next year, I will buy it from you." This is an example of:
A) an illusory promise.
B) past consideration.
C) the pre-existing duty rule.
D) good consideration.

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An illusory promise is a statement that appears to assure a commitment or guarantee but upon closer examination, does not actually bind the party to any obligation or course of action. In this case, Alice's statement does not commit her to buying a camera; it merely states a possibility contingent on her future decision, making it an illusory promise.

Alice Says to Brian, "If I Decide to Buy a Digital