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

question 28

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. The minimax strategy of player II is:

• A) to always play the first column.
• B) to always play the second column.
• C) to always play the third column.
• D) to play two or more of the columns.

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