-Suppose that two individuals play a game of tennis. The situation depicted in Figure 6.5 summarizes the probabilities that the receiver will successfully return a serve that is directed to his backhand or forehand. The receiver's optimal mixing rule is:
A) Randomly return to the forehand 13 out of 21 times.
B) Randomly return to the backhand 12 out of 21 times.
C) Randomly return to the forehand 7 out of 12 times.
D) Randomly return to the backhand 16 out of 23 times.
E) None of the above.

Question

-Suppose that two individuals play a game of tennis. The situation depicted in Figure 6.5 summarizes the probabilities that the receiver will successfully return a serve that is directed to his backhand or forehand. The receiver's optimal mixing rule is:
A) Randomly return to the forehand 13 out of 21 times. 
B) Randomly return to the backhand 12 out of 21 times. 
C) Randomly return to the forehand 7 out of 12 times. 
D) Randomly return to the backhand 16 out of 23 times. 
E) None of the above.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without the specific details from Figure 6.5, it's impossible to accurately determine the receiver's optimal mixing rule. The correct strategy depends on the probabilities and outcomes depicted in the figure, which are not provided in the question.

-Suppose That Two Individuals Play a Game of Tennis