Consider the Following Decision Table in Which W, X, Y

question 51

Multiple Choice

Consider the following decision table in which w, x, y, and z are decision alternatives and A and B are the two possible states of nature, with probabilities 0.40 and 0.60. The expected value for decision X is ___________.

• A) 40
• B) 75
• C) 80
• D) 220
• E) 30

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