From a TA's sample answer to a contracts exam problem:

Contract: 1000 x 4000 rupees = 40,000 rupees.

Market value: 1000 x 8000 = 80,000 rupees

Damages: 80,000 - 40,000 = 40,000 rupees.

If you got 40,000 and explained how you got it, you did fine.

28 Apr 05