An ad in the morning newspaper read "Absolutely the best offer anywhere in Calgary.We'll give you an IBM-compatible PC with a Roland PR-1011 printer for only $4000!!! Pick it up today." This is an example of which of the following?
A) offer
B) invitation to treat
C) gratuitous promise
D) bilateral contract
E) unilateral contract

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an invitation to treat, as the ad is simply inviting people to come to the store and make an offer for the computer and printer. It is not a unilateral or bilateral contract yet, as there has been no acceptance of an offer made by the customer.

An Ad in the Morning Newspaper Read "Absolutely the Best