Given:

The Decision Tree Chart attachment shows the predicted gains from each decision alternative described above. Gains depend on how the market reacts to the action taken by the company. The probability of each market reaction is shown on the decision tree.

Task:

Develop a response to the attached decision tree chart in which you:

A. Calculate the expected value for each of the four decision branches.

B. Determine the decision alternative that has the most favorable total expected value.

1. Explain how you reached your determination in part B.

C. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.

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