Jim Is Considering Pursuing an MS in Information Systems Degree

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Short Answer

Jim is considering pursuing an MS in Information Systems degree. He has applied to two different universities. The acceptance rate for applicants with similar qualifications is 20% for University X and 45% for University Y.
-What is the probability that Jim will be accepted at both universities?

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Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economic analysis during which at least one input, such as plant size or capital, is fixed, limiting the ability to adjust to demand changes.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for full adjustment to changes in the economic environment.

Specialization

The process of focusing effort and resources on a limited number of activities, goods, or services to gain a comparative advantage in production.

Decreasing Returns To Scale

Long-run average total cost increases as output increases (also known as diseconomies of scale).