Which of the following is an example of a zero-sum game?
A)A game in which everyone must earn a certain number of points in order for the group as a whole to win
B)A game in which one person must lose in order for another person to win
C)A two-player game in which it is possible for both people to lose
D)A two-player game in which it is possible for both people to win

Question

Which of the following is an example of a zero-sum game? ​
A)A game in which everyone must earn a certain number of points in order for the group as a whole to win
B)A game in which one person must lose in order for another person to win ​
C)A two-player game in which it is possible for both people to lose ​
D)A two-player game in which it is possible for both people to win ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a zero-sum game, the gain of one participant is exactly balanced by the losses of the other participant(s). Choice B describes this scenario accurately, where one person's win necessitates another's loss, making it a zero-sum situation.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Zero-Sum