Exhibit 14.9 The Following Questions Are Based on the Information Below

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Exhibit 14.9
The following questions are based on the information below.
An investor is considering 4 investments, W, X, Y, and Z. 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 payoff matrix has been developed for the investment decision problem.
-A convenience store chain is considering opening a new store at one of four locations. They have developed the following multi-criteria scoring model for this problem. What formulas must be placed in cells C13:F16 to compute the weighted scores for use in generating a Weighted Score radar chart?

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Definitions:

Independence Movement

The collective efforts of a group or nation aimed at gaining political sovereignty and self-governance.

Elitist Colonists

Refers to settlers in colonial territories who held privileged social statuses, often part of or closely connected to ruling or aristocratic classes.

American Liberty

A term encompassing the ideals of freedom and democracy cherished and upheld by the United States, including individual rights, rule of law, and civil liberties.

Standard Normal

A standard normal distribution is a normal distribution with a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1.