MaryBeth mails an offer to Kara that states, "I offer to sell you my sofa for $200. If I don't hear from you in 10 days, I will assume you are willing to buy the sofa for the stated price." MaryBeth hears nothing by the deadline and assumes she has a deal. What is the result?
a. Kara is not bound. Ten days is not a reasonable amount of time to consider the offer and accept by mail.
b. MaryBeth has a deal. Kara should have responded saying she is not interested in the sofa if she didn't want to be bound to the offer.
c. Kara is not bound. Generally an offeree must say or do something to accept an offer.
d. MaryBeth has a deal. Her offer was intended and contains definite terms.
Answer: C
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