If a product destroyed or damaged in transit is intended to be placed into general replacement inventory,then the retailer would likely receive:
A)nothing but an apology from the carrier
B)the wholesale price plus 20%
C)the retail price minus 20%
D)the wholesale price,plus freight if previously paid

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The retailer would likely receive the wholesale price of the product plus freight if it was previously paid since damaged products cannot be sold at full retail price. The retailer may need to file a claim with the carrier to recover the cost of the product. Option A is unlikely since carriers generally have liability for damages they cause during transit. Option B would result in the retailer paying more than the usual wholesale price, and Option C would likely result in the retailer losing money on the replacement inventory.

If a Product Destroyed or Damaged in Transit Is Intended