Jeremy plans to purchase a plot of land at Marumba, a popular tourist destination, to construct a holiday home. He consults Kate, a real estate agent. Kate is aware of the fact that a chemical factory is under construction in that area and soon Marumba will become a less desired tourist site. She makes a false assurance to Jeremy that an amusement park is under construction in that area. Expecting a better return for his investment, Jeremy purchases a plot of land at Marumba but discovers the truth about Marumba later. Assuming these facts, Jeremy would argue that his purchase was based on _____ of statements by Kate.
a. Innocent
b. Misrepresentation
c. Actual reliance
d. Duress
e. Justifiable reliance
