A Decision Maker Has Prepared the Following Decision Tree

question 81

Short Answer

A decision maker has prepared the following decision tree. There are two main decision alternatives (A and
B). The probabilities for the states of nature are as follows: P(H) = .3, P(M) = .5, P(L) = .2, P(S) = .25, P(P) = .75. Calculate the highest expected profit for the decision maker and determine which of the two alternatives he/she should select.

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