Sati contracts to work exclusively for Thermal Imaging Company during July for $5,000.On June 30,Thermal Imaging cancels the contract.Sati finds a similar job for the month of July but earns only $3,000.Sati files a suit against Thermal Imaging.As compensatory damages,Sati can recover
A)$3,000.
B)$2,000.
C)$1,000.
D)$0.

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Sati can recover the difference between the amount she would have earned under the contract (i.e. $5,000) and the amount she actually earned from the substitute job (i.e. $3,000). Therefore, the compensatory damages would be $2,000.

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