The legality of which of the following actions would be determined using the rule- of- reason?
A)an agreement with a competitor firm to not sell to a particular customer
B)an exclusive dealings contract with a customer
C)an agreement with a competitor firm submit a low bid on a contract
D)an agreement with a competitor firm submit a high bid on a contract

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An exclusive dealings contract with a customer would be subject to the rule-of-reason analysis as it involves an agreement between two parties that may or may not have anticompetitive effects. The other options involve agreements or arrangements with competitor firms, which would be subject to antitrust scrutiny under other legal standards such as per se illegality or the rule of reason with a stricter standard.

The Legality of Which of the Following Actions Would Be