You Plan on Constructing a Sierpinski Gasket by Starting with a Seed

question 32

Multiple Choice

You plan on constructing a Sierpinski gasket by starting with a seed triangle whose perimeter is X. The table below gives the following information where U is the number of darkened triangles at a particular step, V is the perimeter of each darkened triangle, and W is the length of the darkened boundary of the figure (gasket) obtained in a particular step.

• A) 440 in
• B) 560 in
• C) 760 in
• D) 840 in
• E) None of the above.

Describe and calculate the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) and its implications for market concentration.

Comprehend the role of economies of scale as a source of oligopoly.

Identify the conditions under which collusion among firms might occur and its legal implications.

Explain the effects of cartel formation on output and profits in an oligopoly.

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