STAT. TECH. IN BUSINESS + ECON LOOSELEAF
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ISBN: 9781264261765
Author: Lind
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 20, Problem 3SR
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Prove that the expected opportunity loss for the act of purchasing Texas Electronics is $300.
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