Ames, an agent for Baker Antiques, had authority to purchase early 20th -century, American furniture costing a maximum of $1500 per piece. Ames bought a 19th-centuryFrench desk for $3000 from Carter. Baker was furious when she saw the desk, and firedAmes. Nevertheless, she put the desk on display in the shop with a $5000 price tag.When the best offer, she got on the desk was $2500, Baker returned the desk to Carter.Baker told Carter that Ames had exceeded his authority in purchasing the desk, and shedemanded that Carter refund the $3000 that Ames had paid for the desk.Will Carter have to refund the money? Explain why or why not.Was Ames wrongfully discharged? Explain why or why not.

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