Which of the Following Statements Regarding Concentration Ratios Is Most

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding concentration ratios is most accurate?

• A)Concentration ratios always provide an accurate account of the extent of competition in an industry.
• B)Due to their shortcomings, concentration ratios provide no useable information as to the extent of competition in an industry.
• C)Due to their shortcomings, concentration ratios generally do not provide any legitimate idea of the extent of competition in an industry.
• D)Despite their shortcomings, concentration ratios can provide a general idea of the extent of competition in an industry.

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