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Chapter 13, Problem 7P
(a)
To determine
Pay-off matrix of a two-player rock-paper-scissors game.
(b)
To determine
Existence of equilibrium, if players use pure strategy.
(c)
To determine
Reason for use of mixed strategy in a game of rock-paper-scissors.
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