Len contracts to work for Media Corporation during May for $4,500. On April 30, Media cancels the contract. Len declines a similar job with New Ads Inc., which would have paid $3,500. Len files a suit against Media. As compensatory damages, Len can recover
A)$4,500.
B)$3,500.
C)$1,000.
D)$0.

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Len can recover the difference between the contract price with Media Corporation ($4,500) and the amount he would have earned from the similar job with New Ads Inc. ($3,500), which is $1,000.

Len Contracts to Work for Media Corporation During May for $4,500