Reuben, the Market Gardener Had a Reputation for Growing the Biggest

question 14

Multiple Choice

Reuben, the market gardener had a reputation for growing the biggest potatoes in the district. Barb, a gourmet cook, pre-ordered 7 kilograms of potatoes at the market garden. Reuben said that he would weigh and package them and that Barb could return and pick them up when she had completed her shopping. She paid Reuben the $15 price before she left. While she was shopping, a truck, owned by Norbert, backed into Reuben's market garden stall, destroying 100% of his vegetables. Who owns the potatoes?

• A) Reuben, title did not transfer until the goods were weighed and packaged.
• B) Reuben, he had not yet given possession of the potatoes to Barb.
• C) Reuben, the contract was unfulfilled.
• D) Barb, she had already paid for the potatoes and Reuben was doing her a favour.
• E) Norbert, he negligently destroyed the potatoes.

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Definitions:

Past-due Account

An account that has not been paid by the due date, indicating overdue payments.

Receivable

Amounts of money owed to a company by customers or clients for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Average Collection Period

The average collection period is the average number of days it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers for sales made on credit.