Consider the Following Decision Table in Which W, X, Y

question 72

Multiple Choice

Consider the following decision table in which w, x, y, and z are decision alternatives and A and B
Are the two possible states of nature, with probabilities 0.40 and 0.60.
The expected value for decision Z is ___________.

• A) 110
• B) 200
• C) 170
• D) 140
• E) 150

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