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What is the expected value with perfect information of the following decision table?
States of nature
Alternative |
S1 |
S2 |
Probability |
0.4 |
0.6 |
Option 1 |
10,000 |
30,000 |
Option 2 |
5,000 |
45,000 |
Option 3 |
-4,000 |
60,000 |
A) 5,000 B) 10,000 C) 40,000 D) 60,000 E) 70,000
With perfect information, the best outcome of an alternative will be selected.
In S1, option 1 is the highest (at 10,000) and so it will be selected.
In S2, option 3 is the highest (at 60,000) and so it will be selected.
Expected value = probability*value
= (0.4*10,000) + (0.6*60,000)
= 4,000+36,000 = 40,000
Answer is option C.