Use the Following to Answer Question

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Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question:
-(Table: Coke and Pepsi Advertising Game) Use Table: Coke and Pepsi Advertising Game.The soft-drink industry is dominated by Coca-Cola and Pepsi,and each firm spends a lot of money on advertising.Suppose each firm is considering a costly television commercial during halftime of the Super Bowl.The table shows the payoff matrix of profits that each firm would receive from their advertising decision,given the advertising decision of their rival.Profits in each cell of the payoff matrix are given as (Coke,Pepsi) .If both firms expect to play this game repeatedly (every year for the foreseeable future) and they use a tit-for-tat strategy,in equilibrium,Coke _____ and Pepsi _____.

• A)advertises;does not advertise
• B)does not advertise;advertises
• C)does not advertise;does not advertise
• D)advertises;advertises

Identify factors influencing the preparation of a sales budget.

Understand the calculation of purchases required based on sales forecasts and inventory policies.

Learn about various components of a budget including operating, cash, merchandise purchases, and capital expenditure budgets.

Comprehend the processes involved in preparing a cash budget, including cash inflows and outflows.

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Definitions:

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