Ann is negotiating with Sandra for the purchase of some computer equipment. Sandra was agent for Computerworld, but has just recently been fired. Ann, a Computerworld customer for many years, has not been notified of the firing. However, she finds out from another source that Sandra is no longer employed with Computerworld. Nevertheless, she contracts to buy computer equipment with Sandra using a Computerworld contract. She is hoping to obligate Computerworld to the contract. Which of the following is correct?

Select one:

a.

Ann cannot obligate Computerworld since she knows of the firing.

b.

Ann can obligate Computerworld based on apparent authority.

c.

Ann can obligate Computerworld based on implied authority.

d.

Ann can obligate Computerworld based in expressed authority