Sofi tells Lim that she is Ashraf's agent and Ashraf does not deny this. In this

situation, if Lim makes a contract with Sofi, would Ashraf be liable to Lim under the

law of agency?

A. Yes, because he has expressly appointed Sofi as his agent

B. Yes, because he has held out Sofi as his agent

C. No, because Sofi was the one who claimed to be an agent

D. No, because he never authorised Sofi to contract with Lim on his behalf