Arithmetical Method :

Q. Solve the following game and determine the value of the game.
Player Y
Strategy-1 Strategy-2.
Player X Strategy-1 4 1

Stratgey-2
Solution:
Let p1=probability that player X uses strategy 1
q1=probability that player Y uses strategy 1

The optimum mixed strategy for player X is determined by ;

p1= a22 - a21 = 3-2 = 1
(a11+a22)-(a12+a21) 4 + 3 - (2 +1 ) 4
q2= = a22 – a12 = 3–1 = 1
(a11+a22)-(a12+a21) 4 + 3 – (2 + 1) 2
The expected value of game is given by :
V = a11*a22-a12*21
(a11 + a22 )- (a12 + a21)
= 4*3–2*1
( 4 + 3 )– ( 2 + 1 )
= 10
4
Hence the optimum strategies for the two players are ;
Sx = Sy =
and Value of game = 10/4.