The Owner of Tastee Cookies Needs to Decide Whether to Lease

question 53

Multiple Choice

The owner of Tastee Cookies needs to decide whether to lease a small, medium, or large new retail outlet. She estimates that monthly profits will vary with demand for her cookies as follows: $\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|}\hline\text {SIZE}\\\text {OF}&\text {DEMAND}\\\hline \text { OUTLET } & \text { LOW } && \text { HIGH } \\\hline \text { Small } & \$ 1,000 && 1,000 \\\hline \text { Medium } & 500 && 2,500 \\\hline \text { Large } & 0 && 3,000 \\\hline\end{array}$ If she feels there is a 30 percent chance that demand will be high, what is her expected value of perfect information?

• A) $1,600
• B) $1,100
• C) $1,000
• D) $900
• E) $500

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Definitions:

Vitamin K

A fat-soluble vitamin important for blood clotting and bone health, found in green leafy vegetables, vegetable oils, and some fruits.

Fat-Soluble Vitamin

Vitamins that dissolve in fats and oils, can be stored in the body's fatty tissue and liver, including vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Vitamin E

A fat-soluble vitamin important for maintaining healthy skin and a strong immune system, also acting as an antioxidant.

Vitamin C

An essential nutrient and antioxidant important for immune function, skin health, and the repair of body tissues.