The market for microcomputers (PCs) is fairly competitive and the products are somewhat homogeneous. Over time, new firms have entered the market to make profit on new configurations of the microcomputer, and profits

A. have become razor thin for many producers.
B. have stayed the same for most firms.
C. have not influenced the decisions of the firms
D. have risen dramatically.


Answer: A

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