Josh's dog, Ginger, has run away so Josh places reward posters throughout the neighborhood offering $500 for anyone who brings Ginger home safely. Amanda, Josh's colleague sees Ginger and brings her back to Josh without ever seeing a poster. After returning the dog, Amanda then sees one of the reward posters and returns to claim the money. Which of the following is true of this situation?
A) Amanda is not entitled to the money because the offer was not communicated to her.
B) Amanda is not entitled to the money because she is Josh's colleague and acted in good faith.
C) Amanda is entitled to the money because the poster constituted an offer and is effective for the entire neighborhood.
D) Amanda is entitled to the money since performance of the requested act in the poster indicates acceptance.
E) Amanda is not entitled to the money since she did not communicate the acceptance of offer in writing.

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Unilateral contracts are accepted by performing a requested act, not by making a promise.

Josh's Dog, Ginger, Has Run Away So Josh Places Reward