Shelby wants to sell his Bobcat Skidsteer for $21,000. He e-mails Dave and offers to sell Dave the Bobcat. Due to a typo,Shelby tells Dave that he wants $20,100 for the Bobcat. Dave accepts the offer and pays Shelby $20,100. Shelby is

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Although Shelby made a mistake in the price offered, Dave accepted the offer and paid the agreed amount. This creates a legally binding contract between Shelby and Dave, and Shelby is obligated to sell the Bobcat for $20,100. The mistake was not so fundamental that it would make the contract void. Therefore, Shelby is bound by the contract.

Shelby Wants to Sell His Bobcat Skidsteer for $21,000