Table 14-7
The payoff matrix shown above assumes that Perfect Plants and Floribunda Florist must decide whether to offer same-day delivery for their products. The matrix shows how much profit each firm will earn if it does or does not offer same-day delivery. The amount of profit for one firm depends on whether the other firm offers same-day delivery.
-Refer to Table 14-7.Which of the following statements is true?
A) Given that Floribunda offers same-day delivery, Perfect's best strategy is to not offer same-day delivery.
B) Given that Perfect offers same-day delivery, Floribunda's best strategy is to offer same-day delivery.
C) Perfect and Floribunda will agree to collude in order to maximize their profits.
D) Neither Perfect nor Floribunda will offer same-day delivery; this decision will decrease their costs and allow each firm to earn more than $1,800 million in profits.
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