Micro Chip Corporation Is Charged with Violating the Sherman Act

Micro Chip Corporation is charged with violating the Sherman Act through conduct subject to the rule of reason. When applying the rule of reason in this situation, a court will not consider

A) the purpose of the agreement.
B) the parties' market ability to implement the agreement .
C) whether the agreement is a per se violation.
D) the potential effect of the agreement on competition.