In a zero-sum game, the gains of one player are always equal to the losses of the other player. Therefore, if one player gains, it is because the other player loses. This means that there is always a winner and a loser, and the game is zero-sum because the total gains and losses of the players are equal to zero. Therefore, the choice D is the best option.

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In a Zero-Sum Game

Question 17

Multiple Choice

In a zero-sum game

A) both players can lose.
B) the number of players is zero.
C) both players can win.
D) one player gains only when another player loses.
E) both players get zero gains.

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