Sam Expressed Interest in Buying a Painting from Jasper, Who

Multiple Choice

Sam expressed interest in buying a painting from Jasper, who claimed that the painting was a family heirloom.Jasper's asking price was $15, 000, but Sam was only willing to offer $13, 000.Jasper told him that it was a very old painting worth a fortune and that others would gladly pay $20, 000 for it.He also told him that he was only selling it under its market value because he needed the money immediately.He then implied that Sam could sell it for a higher rate if he wanted.
-In legal terms, Jasper's words to Sam would be considered as ________.

A) an express warranty
B) an implied warranty of merchantability
C) a statement of opinion
D) an oral contract