You receive 25 new computers from the seller, but were expecting only 20. In looking at the contract, you see that it says "seller to provide twenty (25) computers." What should you do FIRST?
Suggested Answer: B
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34 comments · newest first
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Ernestine
11 months ago
I’m not sure about that, what if they just made a mistake?
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Wenona
11 months ago
Just issue a change order, it's straightforward.
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Emeline
11 months ago
Wait, how can they say 20 and then send 25? Sounds sketchy.
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Toshia
12 months ago
I agree, you need to clear that up before taking any action.
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Kristel
12 months ago
Definitely call the seller first for clarification.
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Eleonore
12 months ago
I feel like making payment for the 25 computers could be risky if the contract only specified 20. I’m leaning towards calling the seller first to sort this out.
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Mitzie
1 year ago
This reminds me of a practice question where we had to deal with a similar contract discrepancy. I think asking for clarification first is crucial to avoid misunderstandings.
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Latonia
1 year ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think issuing a change order could complicate things if the contract is already clear. Maybe just returning the extra computers is simpler?
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Samuel
1 year ago
I remember we discussed the importance of clarifying contract terms before taking any action. Calling the seller for clarification might be the best first step.
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Alberto
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? The contract says 20 computers, but they sent 25. I'm not sure if I should return the extra 5 or just accept the full 25. I'll need to re-read this carefully.
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Tawna
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The contract says "twenty (25) computers," so the seller is supposed to provide 25 computers. I'll select the option to make payment for the 25 computers.
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Dwight
1 year ago
Hmm, the wording in the contract is a bit confusing. I'll need to think this through step-by-step to make sure I understand the right course of action.
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Alba
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about contract interpretation. I'll carefully review the contract language and consider the options before selecting my answer.
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Tommy
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got a strategy here. I'll need to check the record types and make sure they're set up correctly to avoid any conflicts.
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Jules
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward capital gains question, but I want to make sure I understand the timeline correctly before I try to solve it.
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Lyndia
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. As a company matures, its growth rate is likely to slow, so analysts would expect a lower growth rate for equity valuation.
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Truman
1 year ago
This seems straightforward enough. I'll start by looking at the hex values and see if I can spot a recognizable phone number pattern.
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Andree
1 year ago
Option A? Seriously? What is this, a choose-your-own-adventure book? I'd rather not risk getting lost in a maze of bureaucratic red tape, thank you very much.
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Pamella
1 year ago
Yeah, that seems like the most straightforward approach.
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Mindy
1 year ago
I agree, it's better to communicate directly before taking any action.
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Jeniffer
1 year ago
Let's just call the seller and ask for clarification.
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Maurine
1 year ago
Easy peasy, D all the way! Who knows, maybe the seller is just really bad at math. Or maybe they're trying to pull a fast one. Either way, gotta get that clarification first before doing anything else.
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Cheryll
1 year ago
D) Definitely, it's best to clarify with the seller first.
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Laurel
1 year ago
A) Issue a change order through the contract manager.
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Octavio
1 year ago
D) Call the seller and ask for clarification.
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Buck
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between C and D. On one hand, making the payment seems like the proper protocol. But then again, that 'twenty (25)' wording is fishy. I guess I'd better call the seller to avoid any legal headaches.
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Argelia
1 year ago
Agreed, it's important to get clarification before making any decisions.
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Skye
1 year ago
Yeah, it's better to be safe than sorry. Calling the seller is the best option.
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Maryln
1 year ago
I think you should call the seller first to clarify the situation.
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Winifred
1 year ago
B is the way to go. Those extra five computers were not part of the original agreement, so returning them is the right thing to do. No need to overcomplicate this.
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Vi
1 year ago
I think the answer is D. Calling the seller for clarification is the logical first step to understand what's going on. The contract wording is ambiguous, so getting the seller's input is crucial.
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Ryan
2 years ago
But shouldn't we also issue a change order through the contract manager?
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Karan
2 years ago
I agree with Melissa, we need clarification.
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Melissa
2 years ago
I think we should call the seller first.