A Retailer Is Deciding How Many Units of a Certain

question 41

Multiple Choice

A retailer is deciding how many units of a certain product to stock. The historical probability distribution of sales for this product is 0 units, 0.2; 1 unit, 0.3; 2 units, 0.4, and 3 units, 0.1. The product costs $8 per unit and sells for $33 per unit. What is the largest conditional value (profit) in the entire payoff table for this scenario?

• A) $-24 profit
• B) $42 profit
• C) $9 profit
• D) $51 profit
• E) $75 profit

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique that estimates and records bad debts expense from credit sales during the period they occur.

Bad Debts Expense

An expense account reflecting amounts that are not expected to be collected from customers or clients previously extended credit.

Estimated Entry

An accounting entry made to record expected but not yet realized financial transactions or adjustments.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, minus any costs reasonably expected to be incurred in completion, transportation, and selling.