One consequence of equilibrium is that when trying to figure out which checkout line at the college bookstore is the fastest, one should choose:
A)the line nearest the door.
B)the line farthest from the door.
C)the middle line.
D)randomly; if one line were truly faster, everyone would move to it and it would no longer be faster.

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In an equilibrium situation, there is no significant difference between the checkout lines in terms of speed. Therefore, it is best to choose a line randomly, as any line could end up being the fastest. If one line were truly faster, everyone would move to it, causing it to become slower and losing its advantage.

One Consequence of Equilibrium Is That When Trying to Figure