Sampson Corp. Is evaluating the introduction of a new product. The possible levels of unit sales and the probabilities of their occurrence are shown next: Possible Market Reaction Low response Moderate response Bigh response Very high response Sales in Units 60 80 100 120 Expected value a. What is the expected value of unit sales for the new product? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to the nearest whole unit.) Probabilities 0.20 0.30 0.30 0.20 units

Sampson Corp. Is evaluating the introduction of a new product. The possible levels of unit sales and the probabilities of their occurrence are shown next: Possible Market Reaction Low response Moderate response Bigh response Very high response Sales in Units 60 80 100 120 Expected value a. What is the expected value of unit sales for the new product? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to the nearest whole unit.) Probabilities 0.20 0.30 0.30 0.20 units

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