Contemporary Engineering Economics (6th Edition)
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Author: Chan S. Park
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Chapter 12, Problem 28P
(a):
To determine
Expected money value.
(b):
To determine
Calculate the maximum willing to pay.
(c):
To determine
Decision.
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Contemporary Engineering Economics (6th Edition)
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