Exhibit 14.5 The Following Questions Are Based on the Information Below

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Multiple Choice

Exhibit 14.5
The following questions are based on the information below.
An investor is considering 4 investments,A,B,C,D.The payoff from each investment is a function of the economic climate over the next 2 years.The economy can expand or decline.The following decision tree has been developed for the problem.The investor has estimated the probability of a declining economy at 40% and an expanding economy at 60%.
-Refer to Exhibit 14.5.What is the correct decision for this investor based on an expected monetary value criteria?

• A)A
• B)B
• C)C

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