Use the Following to Answer Question

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Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question:
-(Table: Demand Schedule of Gadgets) Use Table: Demand Schedule of Gadgets.The market for gadgets consists of two producers,Margaret and Ray.Each firm can produce gadgets with no marginal cost or fixed cost.Suppose that these two producers have formed a cartel,agreed to split production of output evenly,and are maximizing total industry profits.Total industry output would be _____ gadgets.

• A)10
• B)5
• C)50
• D)500

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Definitions:

Horizon Value

The estimated value of a company or project at the end of a specific period, taking into account its future income potential.

Incremental Free Cash Flows

The additional cash flow a project generates for a company, calculated after accounting for the project's direct costs.

Conglomerate Mergers

Mergers between firms that operate in unrelated business activities, aiming for diversification and risk reduction.

Golden Parachutes

Large financial benefits or compensation packages given to top executives if the company is taken over by another firm, and they are terminated as a result of the merger or takeover.