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Ribbit When Returning a Product

Question

I lent two thin small candles and received back two taller small candles, which burn for a longer time. In practice, I do not benefit from the height or the additional time, because the thin candles also burn until the end of the meal. Is there a prohibition of ribbit in this?

Answer

Hello and blessings 

If the larger candles are more expensive, this involves the prohibition of ribbit. 

If the price is the same, there is no prohibition in this. 

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