Scenario: Two friends have agreed on a unique strategy to decide who will complete his homework first and help the other. They have agreed to simultaneously display one of three different symbols using their hands-a rock, paper, or scissors. They have decided to follow simple rules to determine the winner of the game: rock breaks scissors, scissors cut paper, and paper covers rock. If both of them hold out the same symbol, the game is a tie.
-Refer to the scenario above.Which of the following is a winning strategy for this game?
A) Always choosing rock
B) Always choosing paper
C) Always choosing scissors
D) A random mix of all three symbols

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Choosing a random mix of all three symbols will prevent the opponent from predicting any particular choice, which increases the likelihood of winning the game.

Scenario: Two Friends Have Agreed on a Unique Strategy to Decide