Results Analysis — Determining Profit

Now, you can use Crystal Ball to determine the likelihood of making a profit.

  To determine the statistical likelihood of making a profit:

  1. Select the first (left) Certainty text box in the forecast window.

  2. Type 0 in the text box.

    First Certainty text box, showing $0.00.

  3. Press Enter.

    The value in the Certainty text box changes to reflect the probability of making a profit — reaching an income level ranging from $0 to positive infinity. This information puts you in a much better position to decide whether to purchase the Futura Apartments. Figure 109, Chance of Profit shows the chance of making a profit is about 90%.

    Figure 109. Chance of Profit

    This figure displays Chance of Profit frequency view.