Edexcel FD2 AS 2022 June — Question 3

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleFD2 AS (Further Decision 2 AS)
Year2022
SessionJune
TopicDynamic Programming

3. Terry and June play a zero-sum game. The pay-off matrix shows the number of points that Terry scores for each combination of strategies.
\cline { 2 - 4 } \multicolumn{2}{c|}{}June
\cline { 3 - 4 } \multicolumn{2}{c|}{}Option XOption Y
\multirow{4}{*}{Terry}Option A14
\cline { 2 - 4 }Option B- 26
\cline { 2 - 4 }Option C- 15
\cline { 2 - 4 }Option D8- 4
  1. Explain the meaning of 'zero-sum' game.
  2. Verify that there is no stable solution to the game.
  3. Write down the pay-off matrix for June.
    1. Find the best strategy for June, defining any variables you use.
    2. State the value of the game to Terry. Let Terry play option A with probability \(t\).
  4. By writing down a linear equation in \(t\), find the best strategy for Terry.