Question: 1. (50 points) Consider the following sequential decision problem. Suppose that you are interested in producing and marketing a new product composed of two

1. (50 points) Consider the following sequential decision problem. Suppose that you are interested in producing and marketing 

1. (50 points) Consider the following sequential decision problem. Suppose that you are interested in producing and marketing a new product composed of two parts namely Part X and Part Y. The decision is a "make or buy" decision for both parts X and Y. The cost estimates and their probabilities are as follows: D = Produce part X D Buy part X Cost per unit Probability Probability Cost per unit 37.0 35.00 0.25 0.10 42.50 0.25 43.0 0.40 45.00 0.37 46.0 0.30 49.00 0.13 50.0 0.20 D3 Produce part Y D4 Buy part Y Cost per unit Probability Cost per unit Probability 250.00 0.43 219.00 0.15 300.50 0.57 355.00 0.85 a) Draw two (separate) decision trees for parts X and Y and calculate the EMVs for each decision alternative. Answer questions (b), (c), and (d) for part X only; b) Which decision alternative would you recommend for part X only in terms EMVs? c) Construct a cumulative risk profile to support your recommendation for part X. d) Is there a dominance condition between decision alternatives, justify your answer. Combine the two decision trees you have drawn in question (a) in a single tree and answer the following; e) Draw the combined tree. f) Which decision strategy is the best?

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