Edwards Machine Tools needs to purchase a new machine. The basic model is slower but costs less, whereas the advanced model is faster but costs more. Profitability will depend on future demand. The following table presents an estimate of profits over the next three years.     Demand Volume Decision Low Medium High Basic model $90,000   $110,000   $155,000   Advanced model $60,000   $135,000   $190,000     Fill in the table below for maximum and minimum profit payoffs under each model. Round your answers to the nearest dollar.   Decision alternative Maximum Minimum Basic model  $   $  Advanced model  $   $    Calculate the amounts foregone by not adopting the optimal course of action for each possible demand level. Determine the maximum opportunity cost for each model. Fill in the table below. If your answer is zero, enter "0". Round your answers to the nearest dollar.   Opportunity Loss Matrix Future events Decision alternative Low Medium High Maximum Basic model  $   $   $   $  Advanced model  $   $   $   $

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Edwards Machine Tools needs to purchase a new machine. The basic model is slower but costs less, whereas the advanced model is faster but costs more. Profitability will depend on future demand. The following table presents an estimate of profits over the next three years.

 

  Demand Volume
Decision Low Medium High
Basic model $90,000   $110,000   $155,000  
Advanced model $60,000   $135,000   $190,000  

 

Fill in the table below for maximum and minimum profit payoffs under each model. Round your answers to the nearest dollar.

 

Decision alternative Maximum Minimum
Basic model  $   $ 
Advanced model  $   $ 

 

Calculate the amounts foregone by not adopting the optimal course of action for each possible demand level. Determine the maximum opportunity cost for each model. Fill in the table below. If your answer is zero, enter "0". Round your answers to the nearest dollar.

 

Opportunity Loss Matrix Future events
Decision alternative Low Medium High Maximum
Basic model  $   $   $   $ 
Advanced model  $   $   $   $ 

 

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Basic model  $   $ 
Advanced model  $   $ 
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