In Questions fiNd the Best Big-O Function for the Function $$\log _ { 2 } n , n , n \log _ { 2 } n , n ^ { 2 } , n ^ { 3 } , \ldots , 2 ^ { n } , n !$$

question 18

Short Answer

In questions find the best big-O function for the function. Choose your answer from among the following:
1, $$\log _ { 2 } n , n , n \log _ { 2 } n , n ^ { 2 } , n ^ { 3 } , \ldots , 2 ^ { n } , n !$$
- $$f ( n ) = 1 + 4 + 7 + \cdots + ( 3 n + 1 )$$

---

Definitions:

Predatory Pricing

Practice of pricing to drive current competitors out of business and to discourage new entrants in a market so that a firm can enjoy higher future profits.

Antitrust Laws

Legislation designed to regulate the conduct of businesses to promote fair competition for the benefit of consumers, preventing monopolies and practices that restrict trade.

Price Fixing

An illegal or regulated agreement among competitors to maintain a certain price level for goods or services, often leading to less competitive markets and higher prices for consumers.

Market Power

The ability of a firm or group of firms to manipulate prices or output in a particular market, often due to lack of significant competition.