TABLE 17-1
the Following Payoff Table Shows Profits Associated with a Set

question 51

Multiple Choice

TABLE 17-1
The following payoff table shows profits associated with a set of 3 alternatives under 2 possible states of nature.
$\begin{array}{llcc} \text {States } &\text { A1 }&\text { A2 }&\text {A3 }\\\hline1&12&-2&8\\2&4&10&5\end{array}$


$\text {where:}$$\quad$$\quad$ $\text {S1 is state of nature 1 }$$\quad$$\text {A1 is action alternative 1}$
$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\text {S2 is state of nature 2}$$\quad$$\text { A2is action alternative 2}$
$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\text {A3 is action alternative3 }$
-Referring to Table 17-1, if the probability of S1 is 0.5, what is the return to risk ratio for A3?

• A) 2
• B) 1.5
• C) 4.333
• D) 0.667

Explain the genetic and molecular basis of flowering.

Understand the significance of asexual reproduction and its advantages in certain environments.

Identify plant structures involved in vegetative reproduction.

Assess the implications of environmental stability on plant reproductive strategies.

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