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Horizontal Integration product

Lauren launched Staplex developed in Staplex, Iowa 10 years ago. The Staplex has expanded and now produces similar staplers in all ten of its factories extend across three continents. Staplex is the: (1) Horizontally integrated firm. (2) Monopoly cartel. (3) Diagonally integrated firm. (4) Multinational conglomerate firm. (5) Vertically integrated firm.

Can someone please help me in finding out the accurate answer from the above options.

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