Which of the following is an indirect competitor for a company that makes chocolate chip cookies?

a. Another company that makes chocolate chip cookies

b. A company that makes potato chips

c. A company that makes baking pans

d. A company that makes brownies

Probably a company that makes brownies. If it is another company that makes chocolate chip cookies, then that is known as a direct competitor. If it is a company that makes potato chips, then they are not competitors. If it is a company that makes baking pans, then they are also not competitors. However, a chocolate chip cookie making company and a brownie making company may be indirect competitors because a brownie can be made as a substitute to chocolate chip cookies since they are both chocolate