Respond to the following questions in a minimum of 175 words: . Consider a situation that you might need to use your understanding of probability to make an informed decision. • What sorts of information would you collect? How might you use what you have learned about probability to determine a course of action? • What are the possible benefits and limitations of this approach? .

Respond to the following questions in a minimum of 175 words: . Consider a situation that you might need to use your understanding of probability to make an informed decision. • What sorts of information would you collect? How might you use what you have learned about probability to determine a course of action? • What are the possible benefits and limitations of this approach? .

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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