Gordon Created DogSearch, an App That Allows People to Track

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Gordon created DogSearch, an app that allows people to track their dogs' locations on their smartphones via GPS.Gordon initially intended to allow people to use the app for free, but the situation potentially changed when Gordon's brother, Fred, got involved.Fred is a lawyer.He excitedly explained DogSearch prior to a meeting with one of his clients.The client immediately offered a generous price in exchange for Gordon's agreement to license the app and provide technical support for it.Fred purportedly agreed on Gordon's behalf.When Fred eventually told his brother about the offer, however, Gordon said that while he was happy to sell a license, he insisted that another party would have to provide technical support.Which of the following statements is most likely to be TRUE?

• A)The contract has been ratified by Gordon and is therefore binding.
• B)Gordon has only ratified part of the contract and has therefore accepted none of it.
• C)The contract cannot be binding because Fred had no authority to contract.
• D)Gordon will not be able to offer the app for free if he accepted the contract.
• E)The contract has been ratified only if the company agrees to find another person to do tech support.

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