At a Decision Point in a Decision Tree,which Machine Would

question 45

Multiple Choice

At a decision point in a decision tree,which machine would you select when trying to maximize payoff when the anticipated benefit of selecting machine A is $45,000 with a probability of 90%;the expected benefit of selecting machine B is $80,000 with a probability of 50% and the expected benefit of selecting machine C is $60,000 with a probability of 75%?

• A)Machine A
• B)Machine B
• C)Machine C
• D)You would be indifferent between machines A and C

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