What Is the EMV for Option 1 in the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the EMV for Option 1 in the following decision table? States of Nature
$$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Alternatives } & \mathrm { S } _ { 1 } & \mathrm {~S} _ { 2 } \\\hline \mathrm { p } & .4 & .6 \\\hline \text { Option 1 } & 10,000 & 30,000 \\\hline \text { Option 2 } & 5,000 & 45,000 \\\hline \text { Option 3 } & - 4,000 & 60,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) 10,000
• B) 18,000
• C) 20,000
• D) 22,000
• E) 30,000

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The expense of not choosing the second-best option while making a choice.

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Petroleum

A natural, flammable liquid found in the Earth's formations, composed of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and used primarily as fuel.

Opportunity Cost

The value of the best alternative forgone when a decision is made to pursue a particular course of action.