Exhibit 15-1 The following payoff matrix shows the possible sentences that two suspects,who are arrested on suspicion of car theft,could receive.The suspects are interrogated separately and are unable to communicate with one another.
Refer to Exhibit 15-1.Under the circumstances:

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Exhibit 15-1 The following payoff matrix shows the possible sentences that two suspects,who are arrested on suspicion of car theft,could receive.The suspects are interrogated separately and are unable to communicate with one another.
 Refer to Exhibit 15-1.Under the circumstances:

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If Suspect 1 confesses, the best option for Suspect 2 is to confess as well, as it minimizes their sentence to 5 years instead of 10 years. If Suspect 1 does not confess, Suspect 2 is still better off confessing, as it reduces their sentence to 1 year instead of 2 years. Therefore, the option where both confess is the dominant strategy for both suspects.

Exhibit 15-1 the Following Payoff Matrix Shows the Possible Sentences