Y. Musk Public Company Limited, placed an advertisement in the Washington Post as follows; “Visit the Planet Mars with us. We can provide this service to you at a cost of US$5 million. If you are interested kindly book your flight by calling 662- MARS.”   Joe B who always had a keen interest in Planetary science, got excited when he saw the advertisement and called immediately. He booked his trip for June 2025, but failed at that point to consider the US$5 million cost.   Joe B’s wife June, discovered of her husband’s intentions for his trip to Mars and is furious, because the funds they jointly hold are for their retirement. If Joe B utilizes the projected $5 million, it will deplete their retirement funds entirely. She confronted him on the issue and after a few hours of arguments, he agreed to forsake his much-anticipated trip to Mars.   Joe B called Y. Musk Public Company Limited and informed them that he no longer is interested in going to Mars due to unforeseen circumstances. Y Musk’s Customer Service Representative informed him that he had an agreement with her Company, since he accepted their offer that was placed in the Washington Post.   Joe B is confused and is seeking your advice on this matter.

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 Y. Musk Public Company Limited, placed an advertisement in the Washington Post as follows; “Visit the Planet Mars with us. We can provide this service to you at a cost of US$5 million. If you are interested kindly book your flight by calling 662- MARS.”

 

Joe B who always had a keen interest in Planetary science, got excited when he saw the advertisement and called immediately. He booked his trip for June 2025, but failed at that point to consider the

US$5 million cost.

 

Joe B’s wife June, discovered of her husband’s intentions for his trip to Mars and is furious, because the funds they jointly hold are for their retirement. If Joe B utilizes the projected $5 million, it will deplete their retirement funds entirely. She confronted him on the issue and after a few hours of arguments, he agreed to forsake his much-anticipated trip to Mars.

 

Joe B called Y. Musk Public Company Limited and informed them that he no longer is interested in going to Mars due to unforeseen circumstances. Y Musk’s Customer Service Representative informed him that he had an agreement with her Company, since he accepted their offer that was placed in the Washington Post.

 

Joe B is confused and is seeking your advice on this matter.

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