Suppose the courts declare that XYZ Corporation violated the antitrust laws and as a result ABC Corporation lost $100 million of profits. XYZ Corporation will have to pay ABC Corporation a monetary award of
A) $100 million.
B) $33.3 million.
C) $150 million.
D) $300 million.

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Under U.S. antitrust laws, specifically the Clayton Act, a company found guilty of antitrust violations may be required to pay treble damages, which means three times the amount of the actual damages. Therefore, XYZ Corporation would have to pay ABC Corporation $300 million.

Suppose the Courts Declare That XYZ Corporation Violated the Antitrust