Lisa Runs a Local Flower Shop

question 20

Multiple Choice

Lisa runs a local flower shop.If it rains on Valentine's Day and she opens the shop,she will lose $200.If it does not rain on Valentine's Day,she will earn $500 dollars as profits.What is Lisa's expected profit on Valentine's Day if she only knows that there is a 30% chance of rain that day?

• A)$350
• B)$290
• C)$200
• D)$150

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Definitions:

Oligopolists

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Control Over Prices

The ability of a firm or government to dictate or influence the prices of goods and services in the market, often through regulation or monopoly power.

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