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(Fоur-pаrt prоblem) Blue Nоte Avenue Records (BNAR) is considering whether to invest in the development аnd releаse of a debut EP by an emerging independent artist. The investment would cover studio time, producers, featured musicians, marketing, PR, and distribution. Based on prior releases, BNAR estimates that the total cost to produce and launch the EP is $300,000. If the EP becomes a breakout hit (a major success)—with viral streaming growth, chart placement, and major-label bidding interest—BNAR estimates it could sell the artist’s recording contract and masters for $1.5 million. If the EP gains modest traction (a moderate success)—including strong streaming numbers, playlist placements, and limited touring interest—BNAR believes it could license the artist’s catalog and brand to a larger label or distributor for $800,000. If the EP fails to gain meaningful audience traction (a failure), BNAR will be unable to recover its investment and will lose the entire development cost. Based on industry experience, BNAR estimates the following probabilities: P(major success)= 0.15 P(moderate success)=0.25 P(failure)=0.60 Using the expected value approach, how many possible decisions and events does the related decision tree contain?
(Fоur-pаrt prоblem) Blue Nоte Avenue Records (BNAR) is considering whether to invest in the development аnd releаse of a debut EP by an emerging independent artist. The investment would cover studio time, producers, featured musicians, marketing, PR, and distribution. Based on prior releases, BNAR estimates that the total cost to produce and launch the EP is $300,000. If the EP becomes a breakout hit (a major success)—with viral streaming growth, chart placement, and major-label bidding interest—BNAR estimates it could sell the artist’s recording contract and masters for $1.5 million. If the EP gains modest traction (a moderate success)—including strong streaming numbers, playlist placements, and limited touring interest—BNAR believes it could license the artist’s catalog and brand to a larger label or distributor for $800,000. If the EP fails to gain meaningful audience traction (a failure), BNAR will be unable to recover its investment and will lose the entire development cost. Based on industry experience, BNAR estimates the following probabilities: P(major success)= 0.15 P(moderate success)=0.25 P(failure)=0.60 What is the most that BNAR is willing to pay for perfect information?