Answer:
Machine to select for maximum payoff:
Expected Outcomes:
A = $45,000 x 90% = $40,500
B = $80,000 x 50% = $40,000
C = $60,000 x 75 % = $45,000
C has the highest expected outcome of $45,000
Choose C.
Explanation:
Anticipated benefits:
A = $45,000 with pr = 90%
B = $80,000 with pr = 50%
C = $60,000 with pr = 75%
The expected benefit or outcome Machine A is obtained by multiplying the anticipated benefit with its probability of occurrence. This gives a value that has been weighed. The decision rule is to choose the machine with the highest outcome.