Richie and Cathy Play a Game of Matching Fingers

question 116

Multiple Choice

Richie and Cathy play a game of matching fingers. On a predetermined signal, both players simultaneously extend 1, 2, or 3 fingers from a closed fist. If the sum of the number of fingers extended is even, then Richie receives an amount in dollars equal to that sum from Cathy. If the sum of the number of fingers extended is odd, then Cathy receives an amount in dollars equal to that sum from Richie. ​
Construct the payoff matrix for the game and determine whether the game is strictly determined.
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• A) R's moves The game is strictly determined.
• B) R's moves The game is not strictly determined.
• C) R's moves The game is not strictly determined.
• D) R's moves The game is not strictly determined.
• E) R's moves The game is strictly determined.

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