The 1999 and 2000 Market Share Data of the Three

question 20

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 may be a false statement?

• A)Sales revenues declined at company C.
• B)Only company C lost market share.
• C)Company A gained market share.
• D)Company B gained market share.
• E)Both Company A and Company B gained market share.

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