A agrees to sell B 50 quintals at Rs 2,000 each but defaults. Market price on due date is Rs 2,300. B's compensation?
ARs 1,00,000
BRs 10,000
CRs 15,000
DRs 1,15,000
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Rs 15,000
The shortfall is Rs 300 per quintal, and 50 quintals at Rs 300 gives Rs 15,000.
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