Question

Determine which of the following situations describe games and which describe decisions. In each case, indicate what specific features of the situation caused you to classify it as you did. (a) A group of grocery shoppers in the dairy section, with each shopper choosing a flavor of yogurt to purchase (b) A pair of teenage girls choosing dresses for their prom (c) A college student considering what type of postgraduate education to pursue (d) The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal choosing the prices for their online subscriptions this year (e) A presidential candidate picking a running mate

Answer 1

Situation which describes:

1. Game:

(a) A group of grocery shoppers in the dairy section, with each shopper choosing a flavor of yogurt to purchase

(Because of the attribute of each shopper choosing a flavor of yogurt.)

2. Decisions:

(b) A pair of teenage girls choosing dresses for their prom. (The prom which date and time has been fixed already)

(c) A college student considering what type of postgraduate education to pursue. (Because of decision to be educated)

(d) The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal choosing the prices for their online subscriptions this year. (Due to the various financial ability of its reader)

(e) A presidential candidate picking a running mate ( Due to the election that is upcoming)

Step-by-step explanation: