In Which of the Following Scenarios Has an Offer Not

question 4

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios has an offer not been validly accepted?

• A) Staples Co runs a hardware megastore. For the past three years they've contracted with Ironware, a hardware wholesaler. At the end of the third year Ironware sends Staples the following offer 'If you do not object by 1 January, I will consider the contract extended for one year on same terms'. Staple's board of directors decides to continue the agreement on the same terms by not objecting to the offer.
• B) Techniworks sends Wonderglue Co an offer for a boiler accompanied with their standard form terms, which Wonderglue fails to read. Wonderglue places an order for a boiler accompanied by their standard form terms, which Techniworks never reads. When the boiler is delivered, Wonderglue is given an invoice on the back of which Techniwork's standard form terms are once again printed.
• C) Runner's Weekly offers employees £200 if they successfully complete the London marathon. When Brendan reaches the last five-mile mark as first employee, a representative of Runner's Weekly standing on the sidelines tells him the deal's off. Brendan promptly finishes the race.
• D) All of the options given are correct.

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