In the Personal Computer (PC) Market in the First Half

question 64

Multiple Choice

In the personal computer (PC) market in the first half of 2008, Hewlett-Packard maintained its worldwide No. 1 ranking at a market share of 19.1 percent. Dell's market share was 16 percent and Acer held onto third place with a 9.5 percent share, and Lenovo maintained fourth place, with a 7.9 percent share. What is the four-firm concentration ratio in the PC market?

• A) 60.3
• B) 52.5
• C) 45
• D) 36.5

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