Zelda Went on the Website for a Store Specializing in Ladies

question 47

Essay

Zelda went on the website for a store specializing in ladies' fashions.Zelda wanted to place an order for a new dress.On the order form she filled in her order.She then typed in that she expected a 10% discount.Zelda received the dress,but she was billed for the regular price with no discount.Zelda calls the store and says that she owes 10% less because her counteroffer was accepted by prompt shipment.Is Zelda right,and why or why not?

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Definitions:

Installments

Payments divided into smaller, manageable parts over a set period, allowing for the purchase of goods or repayment of loans.

Truth in Lending Act

A U.S. federal law designed to promote informed use of consumer credit by requiring disclosures about its terms and cost.

Discretion

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing confidential information.

Certified Check

A payer’s check written and signed by the payer, which is stamped “certified” by the bank. The bank has already drawn money from the payer’s account to guarantee that the check will be paid.