If an advertisement contains a positive promise and a positive statement of what the advertiser expects in return, the court will usually hold that the advertisement is a(n):
A) proposal.
B) offer.
C) request.
D) informal invitation.

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An offer is a positive statement of willingness to enter into a contract made by one party to another party. In this scenario, the advertisement contains a positive promise (to provide a product or service) and a positive statement of what the advertiser expects in return (usually payment). Therefore, it can be considered an offer that can be accepted by the consumer by purchasing the product or service.

If an Advertisement Contains a Positive Promise and a Positive