Scenario: Diversification Morris Is Considering Investing $10,000 in a Sunglass

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Scenario: Diversification Morris is considering investing $10,000 in a sunglass company or a rain poncho company.If it is a rainy year and he invests only in the sunglass company, he expects to lose $5,000 at the end of the year.However, if it is a rainy year and he invests only in the rain poncho company, he expects to earn $10,000.If it is a sunny year and he invests only in the sunglass company, he expects to earn $10,000 at the end of the year; if he invests only in the rain poncho company, he expects to lose $5,000 in a sunny year.There is a 50% chance of a sunny year and a 50% chance of a rainy year.
(Scenario: Diversification) Based on the information in the scenario Diversification, if Morris invests half of his money in the sunglass company and half in the rain poncho company, he will earn ________ if it is a sunny year and if it is a rainy year.

• A)$2,500; $0
• B)$1,250; $1,250
• C)-$2,500; $2,500
• D)$2,500; $2,500

Develop the ability to make managerial decisions regarding pricing strategies to optimize net operating income based on market conditions and cost structures.

Grasp the importance of product lifecycle and operating cost considerations in setting competitive pricing strategies.

Identify and calculate the economic value to the customer over the product's useful life as part of strategic pricing decisions.

Understand the methodology behind setting target selling prices for new products using target costing approaches.

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