Suppose That Two Book Stores Are Located at a =

question 42

Multiple Choice

Suppose that two book stores are located at a = 1/4 and b = 5/8. What is the point of market segmentation according to Harold Hotelling's model?

• A)1/3
• B)7/16
• C)9/16
• D)1/2

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