Table 17-5 Two Discount Superstores (Ultimate Saver and SuperDuper Saver) in a in a Growing

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Table 17-5
Two discount superstores (Ultimate Saver and SuperDuper Saver) in a growing urban area are interested in expanding their market share.Both are interested in expanding the size of their store and parking lot to accommodate potential growth in their customer base.The following game depicts the strategic outcomes that result from the game.Growth-related profits of the two discount superstores under two scenarios are reflected in the table below.
Table 17-5
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-Refer to Table 17-5.When this game reaches a Nash equilibrium,what will the dollar value of growth-related profits be

• A)Ultimate Saver $40 and SuperDuper Saver $255
• B)Ultimate Saver $70 and SuperDuper Saver $55
• C)Ultimate Saver $140 and SuperDuper Saver $90
• D)Ultimate Saver $280 and SuperDuper Saver $30

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