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. Complete the following table to prepare the spreadsheet for use in generating a Weighted Score radar chart?

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Definitions:

Non-cash Assets

Items of value that a company owns but cannot be easily converted to cash, such as real estate, equipment, and patents.

Liabilities

Future sacrifices of economic benefits that an entity is obliged to make to other entities due to past transactions or other past events.

Store Equipment

Store equipment encompasses all the fixed assets used in a retail store for display, storage, and operations, including shelving units, cash registers, and refrigeration systems.

Loss on Realization

Occurs when the proceeds from the sale of an asset are less than its carrying value.