The Following Table Shows the Payoff Matrix of the Two

question 52

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the payoff matrix of the two firms (Firm X and Firm Y) in dollars when they advertise and when they do not advertise. Table 11.1
-According to the Table 11.1,if the firms collude and decide not to advertise their combined payoff is:

• A)$250.
• B)$260.
• C)$330.
• D)$300.
• E)$280

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