The manager of Mack's Bar sent Olive Outlet an order for 200 cases of olives to be shipped "as soon as possible." The day Olive Outlet receives Mack's order, it ships the olives. Later that day, Mack's manager phones Olive Outlet and tries to revoke his offer. Under these circumstances:
A. Mack's Bar can revoke based on principles of promissory estoppel.
B. Mack's Bar can revoke because the acceptance had not been received.
C. Mack's Bar cannot revoke because a contract was created when Outlet shipped the olives.
D. Mack's Bar cannot revoke, since the olives will spoil if they are shipped back.
Answer: C
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