If an offer is made by mail and an acceptance by mail is requested, when does a letter revoking the previous offer actually take effect?
A)At the time it is posted
B)At any time before a letter of acceptance is received by the offeror
C)At the time it is received, if before acceptance
D)Never.A revocation must be done in person.
E)At any time before actual performance of the contract has begun

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The revocation of the previous offer takes effect at the time it is received, if before acceptance. This means that the offer can still be accepted until the revocation is received by the offeror. Once the offeror receives the revocation, it is too late and the offer is no longer valid.

If an Offer Is Made by Mail and an Acceptance