a:
Calculate the EMV value.
a:
Explanation of Solution
The EMV value of a0can be calculated as follows:
The value of EMV of a0 is 0.
The EMV value of a1can be calculated as follows:
The value of EMV of a1 is 3.
The EMV value of a2can be calculated as follows:
The value of EMV of a2 is 4.
The EMV value of a3can be calculated as follows:
The value of EMV of a3 is 3. Since the EMV for a2 is greater, select the a2 (Bake 2 cakes).
b:
Calculate the EOL value.
b:
Explanation of Solution
The EOL value of a0can be calculated as follows:
The value of EOL of a0 is 7.5.
The EOL value of a1can be calculated as follows:
The value of EOL of a1 is 4.5.
The EOL value of a2can be calculated as follows:
The value of EOL of a2 is 3.5.
The EOL value of a3can be calculated as follows:
The value of EMV of a3 is 4.5. Since the EMV for a2 is greater, select the a2 (Bake 2 cakes).
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