The Following Table Shows the Payoff Matrix of the Two

question 51

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 12.1

-Refer to Table 12.1. If firm Y follows its dominant strategy and firm X does not then:

• A)firm X earns $150 and firm Y earns $200.
• B)firm X earns $50 and firm Y earns $200.
• C)firm X earns $150 and firm Y earns $180.
• D)firm X earns $50 and firm Y earns $100.
• E)firm X earns $150 and firm Y earns $100.

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