Discuss whether each of the following three contracts is within the statute of frauds and, if so, whether the statute of frauds has been satisfied. For each question, explain your answer fully.

(a) An oral agreement to buy a designer sofa for $2,000

(b) An oral agreement dated February 1 to provide gardening services for a ten month period beginning August 1 of the same year.

(c) An oral agreement to rent an apartment for two years.