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Blackbird Brownines and Confections is looking to hedge its bets in the face of

ID: 406068 • Letter: B

Question

Blackbird Brownines and Confections is looking to hedge its bets in the face of economic uncertainty and ensure that it can continue to grow. The company hires a business analyst to identifu four different business incestents they could make with 25% of their current cash to help them continue to grow through the recession. What is the expected profit or loss for each choice, and what is the opimal investment?

Investment Economy gains(0.1) Steady(0.3) Declines(0.6)

Revamp distribution $12,860 $4,200 $3,450

Revamp kitchens $12,040 $6,960 $1,200

Online Store $10,950 $8,660 $450

Mobile sales truck $15,600 $13,480 -$9,850

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

Expected Profit of Revamp distribution = 0.1 x $12,860 + 0.3 x $4,200 + 0.6 x $3,450 = $1286 + $1260 + $2070

= $4616

Expected Profit of Revamp distribution = 0.1 x $12,040 + 0.3 x $6960 + 0.6 x $1200 = $1204 + $2088 + $720

= $4012

Expected Profit of Revamp distribution = 0.1 x $10950 + 0.3 x $8660 + 0.6 x $450 = $1095 + $2598 + $270

= $3963

Expected Profit of Revamp distribution = 0.1 x $15600 + 0.3 x $13480 + 0.6 x -$9850 = $1560 + $4044 - $5910

= -$306