The 1999 and 2000 Market Share Data of the Three

question 11

Multiple Choice

The 1999 and 2000 market share data of the three competitors (A,B,and C) in an oligopolistic industry are presented in the following pie charts: Which of the following is true?

• A)Only company B gained market share.
• B)Only company C lost market share.
• C)Company A lost market share.
• D)Company B lost market share.
• E)All companies lost market share.

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