A firm is considering building a two-way network that links 9 users. The cost of building the network is $8,000. a. How many potential connection services does this network provide?

____________ connection services b. If each user is willing to pay $120 to connect to the network, will the firm profit by building the network?

multiple choice 1

• Yes
• No

c. If each user is willing to pay an average of $8 for each potential connection service provided by the network, will the firm profit by building the network?

multiple choice 2

• Yes
• No

d. What is the increase in the number of potential connection services if one additional user joins the network?

_____________connection services