An ad in the morning newspaper read "Absolutely the best offer anywhere in Calgary. We'll give you an IBM-compatible PC with a Roland PR-1011 printer for only $4 000!!! Pick it up today." This is an example of which of the following?
A) Offer
B) Invitation to treat
C) Unilateral contract
D) Bilateral contract
E) Gratuitous promise

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The ad is an invitation to treat, which means it is an invitation for the customer to make an offer to purchase the PC and printer. The seller is not obligated to sell the product at the advertised price, but can negotiate with the customer for a different price or decline the offer altogether.

An Ad in the Morning Newspaper Read "Absolutely the Best