The Alternatives 1 and 2 in the Following Payoff Table

question 72

Essay

The alternatives 1 and 2 in the following payoff table represent the two possible manufacturing strategies that the EKA manufacturing company can adopt.The level of demand affects the success of both strategies.The states of nature (S_I)represent the levels of demand for the company products.S₁,S₂ and S₃ characterize high,medium and low demand respectively.The payoff values are in thousands of dollars. The management believes that the weather conditions significantly affect the level of demand.48 monthly sales reports are randomly selected.These monthly sales reports showed 15 months with high demand,28 months with medium demand,and 5 months with low demand.12 of the 15 months with high demand had favorable weather conditions.14 of the 28 months with medium demand had favorable weather conditions.Only 1 of the 5 months with low demand had favorable weather conditions.
If the weather conditions are favorable,determine which manufacturing strategy should the company should implement?

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Definitions:

High Coupon Bond

A bond that offers a relatively high interest rate (or coupon rate) compared to the current prevailing rates of other similar bonds.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

A measure of how much the price of an investment, particularly bonds, changes in response to changes in interest rates.

Low Coupon Bond

A bond that pays interest at a lower rate than the market rate, typically resulting in its selling at a discount to face value.

Interest Rates

The rate at which a borrower pays interest to a lender for borrowing money.