Klint Microsystems, a Microprocessor Manufacturer, Was Contracted by Zeitar Studios

question 20

Multiple Choice

Klint Microsystems, a microprocessor manufacturer, was contracted by Zeitar Studios to manufacture specially designed microchips to be used in an audio engineering process. Zeitar was to pay Klint $300,000 as per the contract. Klint decided to redesign their existing microchips and make them suitable for Zeitar. While the finished microchips were being shipped via a carrier, Klint was informed of Zeitar's insolvency. Klint cancelled the shipment before it was delivered. Klint then resold the chips to another studio where they had to settle for $150,000 as the chips were now only suitable for specific audio engineering processes. What right to remedy did Klint exercise when selling the microchips to another studio?

• A) right to claim lost profits
• B) right to cover
• C) right to dispose of goods
• D) right to recover damages

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit a consumer receives from purchasing an additional unit of a product or service.

Utility Schedule

A table or graph that shows the total utility or satisfaction that a consumer derives from consuming various quantities of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

The incremental utility or joy received when one more unit of a good or service is consumed.

Total Utility

The absolute gratification obtained through the intake of a certain quantity of products or services.