Carlos is hired to paint a house for $700. before he starts, the woman who hired carlos tells him she does not want the job done after all. carlos finds another house-painting job that afternoon, but it pays only $500. if carlos sues the woman for damages and is awarded $200, that amount is an example of

a. direct damages.

b. nominal damages.

c. consequential damages.

d. incidental damages.

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