Randall Systems in considering four projects A, B, C and D that have risks associated with the producing benefits. Based on the information given in the table below, which project is more desirable for the company?
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Randall Systems in considering four projects A, B, C and D that have risks associated with the producing benefits. Based on the information given in the table below, which project is more desirable for the company?
Project A Project B Project C Project D
EUAW Prob. EUAW Prob. EUAW Prob. EUAW Prob.
$2,000 0.2 $3,000 0.1 -$5,000 0.2 $4,000 0.4
$1,500 0.5 -$2,500 0.4 $6,500 0.5 $2,500 0.3
$3,000 0.3 $3,500 0.5 $1,000 0.3 -$2,000 0.3
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