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Determining Payoffs in a Business Scenario
Two rival airlines, 'Airborne Express' and 'JetStream Airways,' are deciding whether to offer a seasonal discount on their flights between New York and Los Angeles. The final profit for Airborne Express depends not only on its own decision to offer a discount but also on the decision made by JetStream Airways. Based on this information, explain the two key factors that combine to determine the 'payoff' for Airborne Express in this situation.
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