Firm A? High PriceLow PriceFirm BHigh priceA = $250A = $325??B = $250B = $200?Low priceA = $200A = $175??B = $325B = $175Refer to the above payoff matrix. Assume that firm B adopts a low-price strategy while firm A maintains a high-price strategy. Compared to the results from a high-price strategy for both firms, firm B will now:
A. gain $50 million in profit and firm A will lose $50 million in profit.
B. lose $75 million in profit and firm A will gain $50 million in profit.
C. gain $75 million in profit and firm A will lose $50 million in profit.
D. gain $50 million in profit and firm A will lose $75 million in profit.
Answer: C
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