Recall the Survivor: 21 Flags game from the page on backward induction. Assume that you are playingthe same game with the same rules EXCEPT now the team who takes the last flag loses.a) (30 points) What should each team’s strategy be?b) (5 points) What is the best move for the first team to move?c) (5 points) What is the best move for the second team to move?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Given that there are 21 flags, NOW using backward induction we can see that;

If there is only one flag left, whosoever picks up that particular  flag will lose. Therefore, 1 is loosing number.

Now if there are 2 flags left, whosoever's turn it is, can pick 1 flag and leave one for the opponent and win the game. Therefore, 2 is winning number. Similarly if there are 3 flags left then whosoever's turn it is can pick 2 flags and leave one for the opponent and can win the game. Hence 3 is winning number. Similarly when 4 flags left, 3 can be picked up and leave one for the opponent and win the game. So, 4 is also winning number.

Now, if there are 5 flags left, then no matter whichever number you choose among 1,2 or 3 you gonna leave other team with 4,3 or 2 respectively and all 3 are winning number. Therefore, 5 is loosing number.

Similarly, if you have 6,7,8 then by taking 1,2,3 respectively you can leaveyour opponent with number 5 and that is loosing number and you can win certainly. Therefore, 6,7,8 are also winning number.

Following above discussion, we see a pattern among the number that would make sure you win and with other numbers you loose.

we see after 1 if we go in positive direction on number line till 21 then every fourth number is loosing number because no matter what you choose you will leave your opponent with a winning number of flags and if your opponent knows and follows the optimal strategy can win. Therefore,

Loosing Numbers = 1,5,9,13,17 and 21

Winning Numbers = 2,3,4,6,7,8,10,11,12,14,15,16,18,19 and 20

a) STRATEGY

If you are a team that is stuck with any of loosing number that is 1,5,9,13,17 or 21 then no matter what strategy you follow you gonna loose. Therefore, there is n winning strategy in this situation given other team also knows the winning strategy

But if you have any of winning numbers at any point then you can follow the following strategy and can win

- 2 flags = pick up one flag and leave 1 for the opponent, win

- 3 flags = pick up 2 flags and leave 1 for the opponent, win

- 4 flags = pick up 3 flags and leave 1 for the opponent, win

- 6 flags = pick up one flag, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 1,2 or 3 based on the number of flags left and win

- 7 flags = pick up 2 flags, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 1,2 or 3 based on the number of flags left and win

- 8 flags = pick up 3 flags, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 1,2 or 3 based on the number of flags left and win

- 10 flags = pick up one flag, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 4,5 or 6 based on the number of flags left and win

- 11 flags =  pick up 2 flags, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 4,5 or 6 based on the number of flags left and win

- 12 flags =  pick up 3 flags, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 4,5 or 6 based on the number of flags left and win

- 14 flags =  pick up one flag, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 7,8 or 9 based on the number of flags left and win

- 15 flags =  pick up 2 flags, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 7,8 or 9 based on the number of flags left and win

- 16 flags =  pick up 3 flags, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 7,8 or 9 based on the number of flags left and win

- 18 flags =  pick up one flag, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 10,11 or 12 based on the number of flags left and win

- 19 flags = pick up 2 flags, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 10,11 or 12 based on the number of flags left and win

- 20 flags = pick up 3 flags, then no matter what your opponent chooses you follow either strategy number 10,11 or 12 based on the number of flags left and win

b)

Since team moving first will have 21 flags left on ground and it is a loosing number, no matter which number it chooses to pick it is gonna loose as it will leave other team with winning number. So, they will be indifferent between choosing 1,2 or 3

c)

If first teams removes 1 flag then best strategy for second team would be to remove 3 flags and again leave first team with loosing number

similarly, If first teams removes 2 flags then best strategy for second team would be to remove 2 flags and again leave first team with loosing number

and If first teams removes 3 flags then best strategy for second team would be to remove only 1 flag and again leave first team with loosing number


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Step-by-step explanation:

Let [tex]$X_1, X_2, X_3,$[/tex] . . . ,Xn be the random sample of n employee's sick days. It is given that the random samples follows the  Normal distribution along with standard deviation of 7 days. Let

[tex]X_i\sim N(\mu ,7)[/tex]

[tex]\bar{X} =\frac{1}{n}\Sigma X_i\sim N(\mu,\frac{7}{\sqrt n})[/tex]

or   [tex]Z=\frac{\bar{X}-\mu}{7 /\sqrt n} \sim N(0,1)[/tex]

So,

[tex]P(-Z_{\alpha /2} \leq Z\leq Z_{\alpha /2} ) = 1- \alpha[/tex]

[tex]P(-Z_{\alpha /2} \leq \frac{\bar{X}- \mu}{7 / \sqrt n}\leq Z_{\alpha /2} ) = 1- \alpha[/tex]

[tex]P(\bar{X}-\frac{7}{\sqrt n} Z_{\alpha / 2} \leq \mu \leq \bar{X}+\frac{7}{\sqrt n} Z_{\alpha / 2} ) = 1- \alpha[/tex]

Therefore, the confidence interval of the population mean for α = 0.05 is

= [tex]P(\bar{X}-\frac{7}{\sqrt n} Z_{\alpha / 2} , \bar{X}+\frac{7}{\sqrt n} Z_{\alpha / 2} )[/tex]

= [tex]P(21-\frac{7}{\sqrt 20} Z_{0.05 / 2} , 21+\frac{7}{\sqrt 20} Z_{0.05 / 2} )[/tex]

= (17.93, 24.07)

Can you help me understand all this...


1.1,-0.1,-1.3,-2.5,-3.7,-4.9,-6.1,-7.3

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Answer:

Su diferencia es -1.2

Step-by-step explanation:

Analizando la jerarquía de los números esta va de ascendente (mayor) a decendente (menor).

Como se puede ver tu primer número es 1.1 y el que le sigue es -0.1, ahí se podría hacer la primera ecuación que es una resta de números 1.1-0.1=1.2. Vamos a retomar el segundo valor y poner el resultado que nos dio al principio (recordando la ley de los signos:negativo más negativo, pues se suman pero el signo negativo estará presente ahí), para tener sentido aquí hay una explicación.

-0.1-1.2=-1.3 y lo mismo hacemos -1.3-1.2=-2.5

Simplify the expression: 7 + 24 / 6 * 10 *

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Hi the answer is 47

Here is the step by step process

7+24/6*10

PEMDAS states that you do multiplication first but it matters if division or multiplication is first in the equation.

So based on the equation you would do division first.

You will have

7+4*10

Next you do multiplication

7+40

Your final answer is 47

Hope this helps! Have a great day!! :)

Answer:

47

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we are following PEMDAS and doing the problem left to right, first you would divide 24/6 which is 4 and then multiply by 10 which is 40. Then add the remaining 7 and your answer is 47. Simple.

.Find the unknown angles in each of the following figures and mention the property used​

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Answer/Step-by-step explanation:

a. Angle y is vertically opposite the angle that measures 80°. Vertically opposite angles are said to be equal to each other, therefore, y = 80°

x + y + 50° = 180° (sum of angles in a ∆)

x + 80° + 50° = 180 (substitution)

x + 130° = 180°

x = 180° - 130° (subtracting 130 from each side)

x = 50°

b. x + 50° = 120° (sum of the 2 opposite interior angles in a ∆ = the exterior angle of the ∆)

x = 120 - 50 (subtracting 50 from each side)

x = 70°

y + x + 50° = 180° (sum of angles in a ∆)

y + 70° + 50 = 180° (substitution)

y + 120° = 180°

y = 180 - 120 (subtracting 120 from each side)

y = 60°

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-11-8 = -19

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

y = -2

Step-by-step explanation:

Slope does not exist, meaning that the line is horizontal. Therefore, the equation is just y = -2.

john is going to invest $1234 at 9% simple interest. how long will it take for it to be worth $2308? use I=Prt and solve

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Answer:

approximately 21 years

Step-by-step explanation:

-From the problem, we are given the equation I = Prt

-We're also given three numbers

-From that, we can determine which number should be plugged into the equation:

P = $1234 (this is the principle amount/original amount)r = 0.09 (this is the rate of simple interest)I = $2308 (this is the ending amount)

-The only value we are not given is t as we need to solve for this value

-Now plug all these values into the equation:

I=Prt$2308 = ($1234)(0.09)t$2308 = 111.06tDivide both sides by 111.06t = 20.7816

It takes approximately 21 years for the investment amount to be worth $2308.

plsss i really need help! How many unique handshakes can be made between 5 people? if you help me ill give u brainliest!

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Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

This is called a combination. Imagine you draw a figure, with a number representing each person, as shown below:

1  2  3  4  5

Person 1 can shake person 2, 3, 4, and 5's hands, for a total of 4 handshakes.

Person 2 can shake 3, 4, and 5's hands, for a total of 3 handshakes.

Person 3 can shake 4 and 5's hands, for a total of 2 handshakes.

Person 4 can only shake 5's hand, which is 1 handshake.

Last you add up the handshakes from every person, 4+3+2+1, which is equal to ten unique handshakes.

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Answer:

63 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:

63 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

12inches = 1 foot.

5x12=60+3=63

A car rental company charges $0.10 per mile plus $30 per day for a midsize sedan. If
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Answer:

800 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Its 800 miles

The volume of a rectangular prism with a length of x meters, a width of x - 1 meters, and a height of x + 11 meters is
no more than 180 cubic meters. What are the possible values of the length?
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O (1.4)
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Step-by-step explanation:

Use sigma notation to represent the following series for 8 terms.

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Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

4/10

Step-by-step explanation:

this is the answer

Answer:

7/8

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Second Step: Add 4/8 and 3/8

4/8 + 3/8 = 7/8

Differentiate the function. f(x) = sin(9 ln(x))

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Answer: [tex]f'(x)=\dfrac{9\cos(9\ln (x))}{x}[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

The given function is

[tex]f(x)=\sin(9\ln (x))[/tex]

Using chain rule differentiate w.r.t. x.

[tex]f'(x)=\cos(9\ln (x))\dfrac{d}{dx}(9\ln (x))[/tex]      [tex]\left[\because \dfrac{d}{dx}\sin x=\cos x\right][/tex]

[tex]f'(x)=\cos(9\ln (x))\left[9\dfrac{d}{dx}(\ln (x))\right][/tex]

[tex]f'(x)=\cos(9\ln (x))\left[9\times \dfrac{1}{x}\right][/tex]       [tex]\left[\because \dfrac{d}{dx}\ln x=\dfrac{1}{x}\right][/tex]

[tex]f'(x)=\dfrac{9\cos(9\ln (x))}{x}[/tex]

Therefore, [tex]f'(x)=\dfrac{9\cos(9\ln (x))}{x}[/tex].

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A hot air balloon descends at a rate of 25 feet per minute. how far will the balloon have descended after 7 minutes

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Answer:

175 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

25ft/min so you just multiply 25 by however many minutes so its 7 so you do 25x7 which is 175 so its 175feet

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Answer:

See Below

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\frac{4}{3} y = 18\\[/tex]

3 x [tex]\frac{4}{3} y = 18\\[/tex] x3

4y = 54

divide by 4

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You’re separating the number by placement values, the total of adding them should equal your initial number 0.9+0.01+0.004

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Answer:

10.29 meters per second and 10.26 meters per second

Step-by-step explanation:

200/ 19.44 = 10.29

100/ 9.75 = 10.26

Answer:

Option no. 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Speed= [tex]\frac{distance}{time}[/tex]

For the 200 meter race:

his speed is [tex]\frac{200}{19.44}[/tex] = 10.29 meters per seconds

For the 100 meter race:

his speed is [tex]\frac{100}{9.75}[/tex] = 10.26 meters per seconds

A certain analog clock runs fast and gains 5 minutes every 8 hours. It was set to show the correct time. What is the shortest interval of time after which the clock will show the correct time again?

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Answer:

1152 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

It doesn’t mention that it has AM or PM, so we’re assuming that it’s just the same time, regardless if the clocks actually shows the wrong time in am/pm-wise.

So, if it gains 5 minutes every 8 hours, we have to make see how many 5-minutes that we need to make 12 hours. 12 hours is equal to 720 minutes, so 720/5=144. Since it asks how many hours we need for it to become the same time again, we need to add the fact that it only adds 5 minutes every 8 hours. Henceforth, we need to multiply our answer (144) by 8 hours. 144*8=1152. Your answer is 1152 hours.

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Hope this helps you!

The shortest interval of time after which the clock will show the correct time again is 144 hours.

Given that a certain analog clock runs fast and gains 5 minutes every 8 hours, and it was set to show the correct time, to determine what is the shortest interval of time after which the clock will show the correct time again the following calculation must be done:

A clock has a duration of 12 hours, that is, it makes a full turn in that time. Thus, the advance time must be 12 hours for the marked time to be correct.

5 minutes = 1/12 hour 12 hours = 1 hour in advance 12 x 12 = X 144 = X

Therefore, the shortest interval of time after which the clock will show the correct time again is 144 hours.

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Answer: D

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we know that the area of the square is 900 in², we can use that to find the length of each side.

900=x²                 [square root both sides]

x=30

Now that we know each side is 30 in, we know that the diameter of the circle is also 30 in. To find the radius, divide the diameter by 2.

2r=30                    [divide both sides by 2]

r=15

With the radius, we can find the area of the circle.

A=π(15)²               [exponent]

A=225π

Since the problem said to leave in terms of π, the area is A=225π in².

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Answer: the first one is 1 the second and third is 0.35

Step-by-step explanation:

I jus guessed and got it right someone else has to explain sorry

Answer:  1.)  1

               2.)  0.35

               3.)  0.35

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

45

Step-by-step explanation:

1) First, add 45 and 12 which equals to 57.

2)Then, subtract 12 from 57 which equals to 45.

3) Again, add 45 and 12 which equals to 57.

4) Finally, subtract 12 from 57 which leaves us with 45.

Hope this helps!

Answer:

45

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

3 x 4/20 + 1 x 5/20

12/20 + 5/20

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Name:
Period:
Question 1: Identify the slope (Positive, Negative, Zero, Undefined)
ANSWER:
Question 2: Identify the slope (Positive, Negative, Zero, Undefined)
ANSWER:
1
Question 3: Find the slope & explain what kind of slope it is.
ANSWER:
Question 4: Find the slope & explain what kind of slope it is.
ANSWER:
Question 5: Find the stope & explain what kind of slope it is
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ANSWER:
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Answer:

1) zero

2) undefined

3) negative

4) positive

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(B) 1.12
(C) 11.2
(D) 112​

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Answer: (B) 1.12

Step-by-step explanation:

8 weeks = 56 days

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Which input value produces the same output value for
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