Use the Following to Answer Question

question 76

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer question:
-(Table: Demand for Crude Oil) Use Table: Demand for Crude Oil.Assume that the crude oil industry is a duopoly and the marginal cost of producing crude oil is zero.Suppose that the two firms are maximizing industry profit and splitting the profit evenly.If firm 1 decides to cheat and increase production by 10 more barrels,total industry output will be _____ barrels.

• A)160
• B)100
• C)90
• D)80

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Definitions:

Business Combination Valuation Entries

Journal entries that record the valuation of assets, liabilities, and contingent liabilities at fair value in a business combination.

Depreciation Expense

The systematic allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the consumption of the asset's economic value.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a company acquires another company for a price higher than the fair value of its net assets, representing the value of the brand, customer relationships, and other intangible aspects.

Dividend Payable

A liability recognized on a company's balance sheet when it declares dividends to be paid to shareholders.