Four days ago,Pete was reading the newspaper and saw the following: "Best offer in town! Zenith XX Laser Printer-$1000! When he went to the store this afternoon and said he wanted one,they replied that they didn't have any left,nor could they get one.Based on these facts,which of the following is true?
A) Pete could sue the store for breach of contract because he was accepting the offer in the newspaper.
B) The store had revoked the offer before he tried to accept.
C) The offer by the store had lapsed before he tried to accept.
D) The wording in the newspaper was merely an invitation to the public to do business, and no contract was formed.
E) Pete could sue for breach of an option contract.

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The wording in the newspaper was merely an invitation to the public to do business, and no contract was formed.

Four Days Ago,Pete Was Reading the Newspaper and Saw the Following