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Misty Inc. launches a new range of perfumes for men and women. The probability of high consumer demand for the product is 0.6 and low consumer demand is 0.4. The probability of a favorable survey response given high consumer demand is 0.9 and the probability of a favorable survey response given low consumer demand is 0.2.
-Greg is indifferent between receiving $2,000, and taking a chance at $2,500 with probability 0.7 and losing $1200 with probability 0.5. What is the expected value of this gamble?

• A) $ 1,150
• B) $ 1,800
• C) $ 1,460
• D) $ 2,045

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

The disparity between cash inflows' present value and cash outflows' present value through a certain time frame, utilized to determine an investment's profitability.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the level of output or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Cash Break-even Point

The point at which a business's cash inflows equal its cash outflows, excluding financing.

Degree of Operating Leverage

A ratio that quantifies the sensitivity of a company's operating income to its sales, demonstrating the impact of fixed and variable costs on profitability.