Desmond has been a fan of Crispin’s paintings for years and is thrilled when the artist promises togive him painting lessons. The two agree that Crispin will provide Desmond with five weekly lessonsfor $1,000 each, payable once the lessons are complete. After Crispin teaches Desmond two lessons, he sadly dies of a heart attack. Crispin’s estate sues Desmond for the $5,000 payment for the artlessons. What result?

a. Crispin’s estate will be able to recover the full contract price of $5,000.
b. Crispin’s estate will be able to recover $2,000 under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.
c. Crispin’s estate will be able to recover $2,000 in restitution.
d. Crispin’s estate will get nothing because the contract is discharged by his death.

University hero is considering expanding operations beyond its healthy sandwiches. jim axelrod, vice president of marketing, would like to add a line of smoothies with a similar health emphasis. each smoothie would include two free health supplements such as vitamins, antioxidants, and protein. jim believes smoothie sales should fill the slow mid-afternoon period. adding the line of smoothies would require purchasing additional freezer space, machinery, and equipment. jim provides the following projections of net sales, net income, and average total assets in support of his proposal. sandwichesonly sandwiches and smoothies net sales $ 750,000 $ 1,350,000 net income 120,000 210,000 average total assets 350,000 750,000 return on assetschoose numerator ÷ choose denominator = return on assets÷ = return on assets÷ = profit margin÷ = profit margin÷ = asset turnover÷ = asset turnover÷ = times