There Are Three Equally Likely States of Nature (High, Medium

question 73

Multiple Choice

There are three equally likely states of nature (High, Medium, and Low demand) . If the large factory will post profits of $50,000, $25,000, and - $10,000 under these states of nature, respectively, what is the EMV of the factory?

• A) $50,000
• B) $25,000
• C) $28,333.33
• D) $21,666.67
• E) none of the above

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