Peter, the president of Citywide Printing, and Darlene, the president of Darlene's Printing Supply, were negotiating a contract for printing ink. Peter stated, "I offer you $1,000 for ten cases of printing ink." Darlene responded, "I accept." Peter and Darlene then wrote up a contract and they both signed it. The next day Peter delivered a check for $1,000 to Darlene, and Darlene had her crew deliver ten cases of printing ink. Which of the following facts is LEAST relevant to whether a contract was formed?

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That Peter originally offered $750 for the ten cases of ink, and Darlene rejected it. This question is best answered by process of elimination. Answers B, C, and D all directly relate to offer, acceptance, and the exchange of consideration, and therefore, B, C, and D are relevant. Answer A, by contrast, is less relevant because it relates to an offer made prior to the offer that was accepted.

Peter, the President of Citywide Printing, and Darlene, the President