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Question
Consider the following decision tree. This tree illustrates hypothetical payoffs to General Mills (GM) and Quaker Oats (Q) if they engage in a price war. If GM cuts prices and Quaker Oats follows this behavior:
a. GM loses $10 million.
b. Quaker Oats loses $10 million.
c. GM loses $2 million.
d. Quaker Oats loses $2 million.
e. both firms gain $3 million.
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