Fay, age 17, ordered a pair of skis on the installment plan. She paid $20 every month until she turned 18, the age of majority. The next day, she sold the skis to Sharon and disaffirmed the contract. Fay is:
A) still liable since she had to disaffirm before her 18th birthday.
B) still liable because selling the skis amounted to a ratification.
C) still liable because she used the skis.
D) not liable because skis are not necessaries.

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Selling the skis to Sharon is considered an act of ratification, which means Fay accepted the contract terms by her actions after reaching the age of majority.

Fay, Age 17, Ordered a Pair of Skis on the Installment