Miles Is Considering Buying a New Pickup Truck for His

Essay

Miles is considering buying a new pickup truck for his lawn service firm. The economy in town seems to be growing, and he is wondering whether he should opt for a subcompact, compact, or full-size pickup truck. The smaller truck would have better fuel economy, but would sacrifice capacity and some durability. A friend at the Bureau of Economic Research told him that there is a 50% chance of lower gas prices in his area this year, a 20% chance of higher gas prices, and a 30% chance that gas prices will stay roughly unchanged. Based on this information, Miles has developed a decision table that indicates the profit amount he would end up with after a year for each combination of truck and gas prices.
Calculate the expected monetary value for each decision alternative. Which decision yields the highest EMV?