Edexcel FD2 AS 2021 June — Question 3

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleFD2 AS (Further Decision 2 AS)
Year2021
SessionJune
TopicDynamic Programming

3. In your answer to this question you must show detailed reasoning. A two-person zero-sum game is represented by the following pay-off matrix for player A.
\cline { 2 - 3 } \multicolumn{1}{c|}{}B plays \(X\)B plays \(Y\)
A plays \(Q\)4- 3
A plays \(R\)2- 1
A plays \(S\)- 35
A plays \(T\)- 13
  1. Verify that there is no stable solution to this game. Player B plays their option X with probability \(p\).
  2. Use a graphical method to find the optimal value of \(p\) and hence find the best strategy for player B.
  3. Find the value of the game to player A .
  4. Hence find the best strategy for player A .