Contracts
An offer becomes a contract when:
AThe buyer signs and submits it
BThe seller signs it
CThe offeree accepts and communicates acceptance to the offeror✓ Correct
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Explanation
A contract is formed when the offeree accepts the offer AND communicates that acceptance to the offeror. Signing alone is not enough — the acceptance must be communicated to create a binding agreement.
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