In which of the following cases did the final court decision result in a breakup of the firm into competing businesses?
A) Microsoft case
B) Standard Oil case
C) U.S. Steel case
D) DuPont cellophane case

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The final court decision in the Standard Oil case resulted in a breakup of the firm into competing businesses, known as the "Baby Standards," in order to promote competition in the oil industry. The other cases listed did not result in a breakup of the firm. The Microsoft case did result in antitrust penalties, but the firm remained intact. The U.S. Steel case and the DuPont cellophane case both resulted in rulings that the firms did not violate antitrust laws.

In Which of the Following Cases Did the Final Court