Which of Following Is the Best Example of a Monopoly

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Multiple Choice

Which of following is the best example of a monopoly if we use a broader definition of monopoly?

• A)Spuds McKenzie, a wealthy potato farmer in Idaho
• B)Cheap Gas, one of two gasoline stations in a large rural community
• C)Santos Tacos, the only taqueria in the small town of Santosville
• D)Zippie Rentals, a car rental service in Boston

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Definitions:

Expected Value

The anticipated value for a given investment or decision in probabilistic terms, calculated as the weighted average of all possible values.

Continuous Probability Distributions

Mathematical functions that describe the likelihood of any value within a continuous range occurring in a random variable.

Normally Distributed

A type of continuous probability distribution characterized by a bell-shaped curve symmetric about the mean.

Gasoline Prices

The cost per unit of gasoline, which can fluctuate based on factors like crude oil prices, taxes, demand, and supply situations.