A small parts manufacturer has just engineered a new product for the automotive industry. In order to produce the part the company canexpand existing facilities, acquire a competitor, or subcontract production. The company believes the product will either experience highmarket demand, an average market demand or low market demand. The following table summarizes the company's decision situation(profits in thousands of dollars).Alternative00540300240O 10030%High Dem.1,000Expand FacilitiesAcquire CompetitorSubcontractProductionWhat is the Expected Value of Perfect Information for the small parts manufacturer?800Ave. Dem.200600-30030%100Low Dem.-1,000-4000

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