April put an advertisement in the newspaper advertising the sale of her computer for $500.Simultaneously,six people responded to the ad by mail with formal written acceptances.April is bound on all six contracts to sell her computer for $500.

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April's advertisement in the newspaper is considered an invitation to treat, not an offer. Therefore, the responses are offers to buy, which April can accept or reject. She cannot be bound to all six contracts simultaneously as she only has one computer to sell.

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