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.
-Refer to Exhibit 14.9. Assume the formula =MIN(B5:C5) was entered in cell D5 and copied to cells D6:D8. What formula should go in cell E5 and get copied to cells E6:E8 to place a "<==" to indicate the choice according to the maximin decision rule?

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company’s revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific period of time.

Income Summary

An account used in the closing process that summarizes revenues and expenses, transferring the net income or loss to retained earnings.

Closing Process

A sequence of steps performed at the end of an accounting period to prepare the accounts for the next period, including closing temporary accounts such as income summary, revenues, and expenses.

Temporary Account

Accounts that are closed at the end of each accounting period, including revenues, expenses, and withdrawals.