Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 22

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .
Below is a decision tree illustrating the R&D process for a new drug.

Let us assume that if the market is large, the payoff is lognormally distributed with a mean of $ 4,900 million and a standard deviation of $ 1,000 million; if the market is medium, the payoff is lognormally distributed with a mean of $2,500 million and a standard deviation of $500 million; and if the market is small, the payoff is normally distributed with a mean of $1,800 million and standard deviation of $200 million.

-What is the value of mode obtained from the simulation results? [Hint: Choose the approximate value.]

• A)$ 119.0
• B)$ 116.1
• C)$ 105.7
• D)$ 94.4

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

The relatively permanent and limitless storehouse of the memory system. Includes knowledge, skills, and experiences.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, used as sedatives or sleeping pills but can be addictive.

Amphetamines

Amphetamines are a class of stimulant drugs that increase central nervous system activity, leading to heightened alertness, attention, and energy.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that are used as sedatives and hypnotics, they can be highly addictive and have been largely replaced by safer alternatives.