John Is Trying to Decide Whether to Expand His Business

question 100

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.The expected value of John's earnings if he chooses to expand is:

• A) $320,000
• B) $230,000
• C) $900,000
• D) $140,000

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Definitions:

Pure Competition

A market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, homogeneous products, and the absence of barriers to entry or exit for firms.

Profit-maximizing Level

The output level at which a firm achieves the highest possible profit, determined by the point where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.

Total Revenue

The gross income a firm acquires through the sales of its offerings or services, before expenses are deducted.