A Grocery Store Mails to a Produce Importer an Offer

question 15

Multiple Choice

A grocery store mails to a produce importer an offer to purchase for prompt shipment 50,000 pounds of bananas.The importer immediately ships the 50,000 pounds of bananas by truck to the buyer but does not send notification to the buyer that it is making the shipment.Which of the following is true?

• A) There has been an effective acceptance merely by shipping the bananas.
• B) There would be an acceptance only if the seller sends a written acceptance by mail since the offer was received by mail.
• C) The seller must send an acceptance to the buyer by any commercially reasonable method.
• D) When the bananas arrive at the grocery store, their arrival will be treated as an offer.
• E) There has been no acceptance because perishable items are involved, and notice must be given prior to shipment.

---

Definitions:

Promotion Budget

Financial allocation for marketing communications and activities aimed at increasing consumer awareness, interest, and purchase of a product or service.

Methods

Various techniques, strategies, or approaches used to accomplish tasks or achieve objectives.

Promotion Budget

The amount of money allocated for promoting a product, service, or brand, covering advertising, sales promotion, and other marketing activities.

Approach

In marketing and sales, the method or strategy used to engage with potential customers or clients, aiming to initiate interaction or a transaction.