After a series of extensive meetings, several of the keydecisionmakers for a small marketing firm have producedthe following payoff table (expected profit per customer)for various advertising strategies and two possible statesof the economy. Complete parts (a) and (b).ActionPrime Time AdTargeted WebMarketingDirect Mail PieceConsumer ConfidenceRising Falling$21.00$4.00$12.50$11.00$16.00$9.00a) Using the probability of 0.80 for rising consumer confidence, what is the expected value of perfectinformation (EVPI)?(Simplify your answer.)

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