Jill's Ordered 1,000 Boxes of White Paper for Use in Copying

question 371

Multiple Choice

Jill's ordered 1,000 boxes of white paper for use in copying machines. The Paper Company delivered 1,000 boxes of orange paper. Jill's rejected the order but had to put the boxes in storage for two weeks until Paper could get the paper and deliver the right paper. Jill's lost sales to Kingaroos while waiting for the right paper. Suing Paper, Jill's may recover:

• A) the reasonable costs of inspecting the goods
• B) the reasonable costs of storing the paper
• C) the value of lost sales
• D) none of the other choices would be covered
• E) all of the other specific choices would be possible

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Definitions:

Acquisition Cost

The total cost associated with acquiring an asset or investment, including the purchase price and all related expenses.

Due Diligence Fees

Costs associated with the research and analysis conducted before entering into an agreement or transaction.

Fair Value

The financial gain on unloading an asset or the financial duty to convey a liability in a coordinated market activity at the established valuation date.

Costs of Issuing

Expenses associated with the issuance of stocks or bonds, including underwriting, legal, and registration fees.