Which of the following situations is an example of a zero-sum game?
A) Two nations trying to strengthen their diplomatic relations
B) Two business firms deciding their terms of partnership
C) Two players playing a single game of chess
D) Two teams deciding on the rules of a game

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A zero-sum game is a situation in which one person's gain is another person's loss. In this case, the two players playing a single game of chess is an example of a zero-sum game because one player can only win if the other player loses. The other options (strengthening diplomatic relations, business partnership, and setting game rules) do not necessarily have winners and losers in a zero-sum sense.

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