Luminescent Silicon Corporation,which controls 40 percent of the computer-chip market in the United States,merges with Micro Processors,Inc.,which controls 15 percent of the same market.This merger is

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The merger between Luminescent Silicon Corporation and Micro Processors, Inc. would result in the concentration of the market by 55%. This would make it difficult for potential competitors to enter the market, therefore violating the antitrust laws. Hence, the correct choice is C.

Luminescent Silicon Corporation,which Controls 40 Percent of the Computer-Chip Market