The Following Game Has a Mixed-Strategy Equilibrium in Which Row

question 9

Multiple Choice

The following game has a mixed-strategy equilibrium in which Row plays Up with probability _____ and Column plays Left with probability _____.

• A) 1/3; 2/3
• B) 2/3; 1/3
• C) 2/3; 2/3
• D) 1/3; 1/3

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