P-TV and QRS-TV are trying to decide whether to air a sitcom or a reality show in a given time slot. Viewers like both sitcoms and reality shows, but sitcoms are more expensive to produce than reality shows since real actors need to be hired. QRS-TV makes its decision first, and then P-TV observes that choice before making its decision. Both stations know all of the information in the decision tree below.
Given the information in this decision tree, if QRS-TV announces that it will air a reality show, it can expect to:
A. lose $5 million.
B. earn $10 million.
C. earn $20 million.
D. earn $5 million.
Answer: B
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