The Construction Manager for Acme Construction, Inc

question 17

Multiple Choice

The construction manager for Acme Construction, Inc., must decide whether to build single-family homes, apartments, or condominiums. He estimates annual profits (in $000) will vary with the population trend as follows: If he feels the chances of declining, stable, and growing population trends are 40 percent, 50 percent, and 10 percent, respectively, what is his expected value of perfect information?

• A) $187,000
• B) $132,000
• C) $122,000
• D) $64,000
• E) $55,000

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