Otto approaches Mary and says,"If you pick up my new suit for me at the mall tomorrow,I'll pay you $20." Mary replies,"I don't know if I'll have time to get it,but I'll see if I get a chance." As a result of this conversation ________.

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A contract will be formed only if Mary picks up the suit. Mary did not promise to pick up the suit, so there is no legal obligation for her to do so. Therefore, Otto and Mary have not formed a bilateral contract. However, if Mary does pick up the suit, she will have accepted Otto's offer and a contract will be formed.

Otto Approaches Mary and Says,"If You Pick Up My New