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$.)$ Yes, because Ted misappropriated the software company's trade secret.

b$.)$ Yes, because the amount of money Ted paid was less than the potential value of the secre

c$.)$ No$,$ because computer algorithms are not something that trade secret law protects.

d$.)$ No$,$ because the software company was unable to keep the algorithm a secret.