At a decision point in a decision tree, which of the following machine would you select when trying to maximize payoff? The anticipated payoff of selecting machine A is $45,000 with a probability of 90% and $35,000 with a probability of 10%; The expected payoff of selecting machine B is $80,000 with a probability of 55% and $20,000 with a probability of 45% ; the expected payoff of selecting machine C is $60,000 with a probability of 75% and $70,000 with a probability of 25%?

a. You would be indifferent between machines A and C.

b. Machine A

c. Machine B

d. Machine C

e. You would be indifferent between machines A and B.

Ms. sophia jones, the company president, has heard that there are multiple breakeven points for every product. she does not believe this and has asked you to provide the evidence of such a possibility. some information about the company for 2017 is as follows:

Which job role belongs in the middle management level? a. president b. chief executive officer c. department manager d. chief operating officer e. vice president

The leading producer of cell phone backup batteries, jumpstart, has achieved great success because they produce high-quality battery backups that are not too expensive. even so, another company that produces lower-quality batteries at the same price has also achieved some success, but not as much as jumpstart. also, in general, the price of backup batteries has declined because of economies of scale and learning. in addition, jumpstart has added complementary assets, such as a carrying case. considering all of these factors, the backup battery industry is most likely in the introduction stage. growth stage. shakeout stage. maturity stage.