Sam placed an announcement in the newspaper as follows: "$200 reward for the return of two lost Siamese kittens." Joe read the ad,found the kittens,and returned them.This is an example of which of the following?
A) invitation to treat
B) offer
C) gratuitous promise
D) bilateral contract
E) unilateral contract

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This is an example of a unilateral contract because the offeror (Sam) is promising a reward for the return of his lost kittens, and the offeree (Joe) can accept the offer by performing the requested act of returning the kittens. Since Joe has performed the act (i.e., returning the kittens), he is entitled to the reward.

Sam Placed an Announcement in the Newspaper as Follows: "$200