Ziplines Inc. enters into a contract to employ Scot as a manager for two years. If Ziplines breaches the contract, Scot has a duty to
A)do nothing.
B)reduce the damages that Scot might otherwise suffer.
C)rescind the contract with Ziplines.
D)act to punish Ziplines as an example to deter others from similar acts.

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Scot has a duty to mitigate damages, which means taking reasonable action to reduce the damages that might result from Ziplines Inc.'s breach of contract. This is a general principle in contract law aimed at minimizing the financial impact of the breach.