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question 122

Multiple Choice

Table 25.2 $$\begin{array} { | l | r | c | } \hline { \text { Pool Sweeper } } & \text { Output (Revenue) } & \text { Market Share (\%) } \\\hline \text { North Star } & \$ 20,000 & \\\hline \text { Hurricarne } & \$ 16,000 & \\\hline \text { Blue Lagoon } & \$ 2,000 & \\\hline \text { Clean Sweep } & \$ 2,000 & \\\hline\end{array}$$ Refer to Table 25.2.Assume there are only four firms in the pool sweeper industry.The U.S.Justice Department would most likely

• A)Allow a merger between North Star and Blue Lagoon.
• B)Allow a merger between Hurricane and Blue Lagoon.
• C)Allow a merger between Blue Lagoon and Clean Sweep.
• D)Not allow any mergers among firms in this industry.

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