Contracts
A NC offer to purchase that expires 'at 5:00 PM on Friday' but the seller attempts to accept on Saturday morning:
ACreates a binding contract if both parties agree to extend
BIs treated as a counteroffer from the seller✓ Correct
CIs a valid acceptance since offers are irrevocable
DAutomatically binds the buyer for 24 hours
Explanation
An expired offer cannot be accepted. The seller's attempt to accept after expiration constitutes a new offer (counteroffer) from the seller to the buyer, which the buyer is free to accept or reject.
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