Assume that the ruby market shares of six different countries are: 30%, 25%, 20%, 15%, 6%, and 5%. however, the quality of the rubies and the mining costs vary across the six countries. which statement accurately describes the likelihood of success for a cartel among the ruby mining companies in the six countries?

a) the likelihood of success is low because of uneven market shares, product quality, and costs of production.
b) the likelihood is uncertain because uneven market shares and costs reduce chance of success while uneven product quality increases the chance of success.
c) the likelihood of success is high because having a small number of firms in the cartel is the only factor influencing the success of the cartel.
d) there is a high likelihood of success since each member will gain an equal share.

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Alandowner and his neighbor purchased adjoining undeveloped lots. after both built homes on their respective lots, the landowner suggested to the neighbor that a common driveway be built where the two lots joined. the neighbor agreed. the landowner and the neighbor split the cost of constructing the driveway and entered into a written agreement to equally share the costs of its upkeep and maintenance. the agreement was recorded in the county recorder's office. two years later, the neighbor built a new driveway located entirely on his lot. the common driveway, which the landowner continued to use but which the neighbor no longer used, began to deteriorate. the landowner asked the neighbor for money to maintain the common driveway, but the neighbor refused to contribute. three years later, the neighbor conveyed his lot to a friend. the friend entered into possession and used only the driveway built by the neighbor. by this time, the common driveway had deteriorated badly and contained numerous potholes. the landowner asked the friend to pay half of what it would take to repair the common driveway. the friend refused. the landowner repaired the driveway and sued the friend for 50% of the cost of repairs. will the landowner prevail?

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