John Is Trying to Decide Whether to Expand His Business

question 60

Multiple Choice

John is trying to decide whether to expand his business or not.If he continues his business as it is,with no expansion,there is a 50 percent chance he will earn $100,000 and a 50 percent chance he will earn $300,000.If he does expand,there is a 30 percent chance he will earn $100,000,a 30 percent chance he will earn $300,000 and a 40 percent chance he will earn $500,000.It will cost him $150,000 to expand.John expects the value of his earnings to be ________ if he expands and ________ if he does not expand.

• A) $320,000; $200,000
• B) $170,000; $50,000
• C) $120,000; $200,000
• D) $30,000; $200,000

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Definitions:

Ceteris Paribus

A phrase in Latin that translates to "with all other conditions remaining the same," employed to examine the impact of a single variable while holding others constant in economic studies.

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, leading to market equilibrium.

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of products or services available and sought after at the market's balance price.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where supply equals demand.