In the Following Two-Person Zero-Sum Game, the Payoffs Represent Gains

question 14

Multiple Choice

In the following two-person zero-sum game, the payoffs represent gains to the row player I and losses to column player II. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The maximin strategy of player I is to always play the first row; the minimax strategy of player II is to always play the first column.
• B) The maximin strategy of player I is to always play the second row; the minimax strategy of player II is to always play the first column.
• C) The maximin strategy of player I is to always play the first row; the minimax strategy of player II is to always play the second column.
• D) The maximin strategy of player I is to always play the second row; the minimax strategy of player II is to always play the second column.

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