The decision tree shows the profit outcomes for a toy store in a strong and a weak economy for next year. If the economy turns out to be weak, how much profit is the store likely to lose out?
A) $14,000
B) $16,000
C) $30,000
D) $15,000

Question

The decision tree shows the profit outcomes for a toy store in a strong and a weak economy for next year. If the economy turns out to be weak, how much profit is the store likely to lose out? 
A) $14,000 
B) $16,000 
C) $30,000 
D) $15,000

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A) The amount of money that the owner will lose out on can be calculated by finding the difference between the two estimates corresponding to a strong and a weak economy: $30,000 (strong) - $16,000 (weak) = $14,000 lost.

The Decision Tree Shows the Profit Outcomes for a Toy