On the Average, 1

question 121

Multiple Choice

On the average, 1.8 customers per minute arrive at any one of the checkout counters of a grocery store. What type of probability distribution can be used to find out the probability that there will be no customer arriving at a checkout counter?

• A) binomial distribution
• B) Poisson distribution
• C) all of the above
• D) none of the above

Examine the factors that lead to inefficiency and potential market failures in monopolistic settings.

Understand the incentives and outcomes related to collusion among oligopolists.

Understand the concept of economic profits and losses in different market structures.

Recognize the factors leading to the emergence of monopolies and how they can maintain their monopoly power.

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