Atelevision network, network a, is scheduling its fall lineup of shows. for the tuesday night 8 p. m. slot, network a has selected its top show. if its rival network, network b, schedules its top show during the same time slot, network a estimates that it will get 1.5 million viewers. however, if network b schedules a different show during that time slot, network a estimates that it will get 1.9 million viewers. network a believes that the probability that network b will air their top show is 0.7 and the probability that network b will air another show is 0.3. determine the expected number of viewers for network a's top show.

Peppy knows a lot about marketing, but not much about the legal or financial aspects of starting a new business. he wants to consult with a lawyer and accountant, but his budget is tight with all of the expenses involved in getting peppy's pizzazzeria up and running. peppy should: trust his basic instincts and try to put it together without the advice of lawyers and accountants. delay talking with a lawyer and accountant until the business has established a positive cash flow for at least one year. immediately hire full-time lawyers and accountants for his staff. consult with a lawyer and accountant even though the budget is tight.