When a customer asks a merchant to deliver an article to his home with no mention of payment, the buyer implies that he or she will pay the market price of the article when it is delivered or when the bill is presented. This is an illustration of:
A) a simple contract.
B) consideration.
C) an implied contract.
D) a formal contract.

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This is an example of an implied contract, where the terms are not explicitly stated but can be inferred from the circumstances and actions of the parties involved. In this case, the customer's request for delivery and acceptance of the article implies an agreement to pay the market price.

When a Customer Asks a Merchant to Deliver an Article