The new owner of a beauty shop is trying to decide whether to hire one, two, or three beauticians. she estimates that profits next year (in thousands of dollars) will vary with demand for her services, and she has estimated demand in three categories, low, medium, and high. if she feels the chances of low, medium, and high demand are 50 percent, 20 percent, and 30 percent respectively, what are the expected annual profits for the number of beauticians she will decide to hire?

Read the scenario. alfonso is 19 years old and has a high school diploma. recently, he was promoted to assistant manager at the fast-food restaurant where he has worked since the age of sixteen. his dream is to become the restaurant’s manager. what is his best option for achieving his dream? he should find another job and work his way up to a higher position. he should hope that his manager transfers to another location and that he is his replacement. he should attend classes at the local college to receive training in management. he should work hard, work longer hours, and remain assistant manager.