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In the following payoff table, let P(S1) = 0.30, P(S2) = 0.50, and P(S3) = 0.20. Compute the expected monetary value for each of the alternatives. What decision would you recommend?

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Alternative........S1.....S2.....S3
A1.................$50....$70....$100
A2...................90......40......80
A3...................70......60......90

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