A manager has identified the following two possible outcomes for a process. The expected value has been
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A manager has identified the following two possible outcomes for a process.
The expected value has been calculated as $\mathrm{EV}=(0.4 \times-20)+(0.6 \times$ $40)=+16$. This would suggest that the opportunity should be accepted.
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(a) Suppose the likely loss if results are poor has been underestimated. What level of loss would change the decision? In effect we want a break-even estimate.
(b) Suppose the probability of a loss has been underestimated. What is the break-even probability?
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