For each of the following situations, decide whether a contract has been made. Give your reasons

a. An auctioneer says, “What am I bid for this antique sofa?” Someone in the crowd says, “$300.”

b. Adam says to Basil, “I’m going to sell my car for $500.” Basil replies, “All right, here is the money. I’ll take it.”

c. The citizens of a small town collect $1,000 and offer it as a re­ward for the capture of a suspected criminal. The sheriff cap­tures the suspect and seeks the reward.

d. Sara’s father promises to pay her $1,000 when she turns 18. On her 18 birthday, she seeks the money.

e. Standing at one end of a long bridge, Shelly says to Lynn, “I’ll give you $5 if you walk across the bridge.” Lynn says nothing but starts walking across the bridge.

f. Liz offers Sharon $100 to steal four hubcaps for her sports car. Sharon steals the hubcaps, brings them to Liz, and asks for the money.

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