Terrell asks a salesperson what size of water heater he should buy for their twenty-unit motel.If Terrell purchases a tank based on the salesperson's suggestion, the salesperson's recommendation is:
A)an express warranty of merchantability regarding the water heater.
B)an implied warranty of merchantability regarding the water heater.
C)an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
D)no warranty, but only a statement of opinion.

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The salesperson's suggestion is an implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. This is because Terrell specifically asked for a water heater for their motel, indicating a particular purpose for the product. The salesperson, as a professional, is expected to have knowledge about the products they sell and should therefore recommend one that is suitable for the intended purpose, thereby implying a warranty of fitness for that particular purpose.

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