Ted wants to discover the secret algorithm developed by a successful software company to pair local dog owners with potential playmates for their dogs. Ted offers an employee at the company $$20,000$ to show him each step of the algorithm so that he can create a similar app.Does Ted's conduct violate trade secret law?a$.)$No$,$ because computer algorithms are not something that trade secret law protects.b$.)$Yes$,$ because Ted misappropriated the software company's trade secret.c$.)$Yes$,$ because the amount of money Ted paid was less than the potential value of the secret.d$.)$No$,$ because the software company was unable to keep the algorithm a secret.