Question

Carrie and Larry must divide a xylophone, a yoyo, and a zebra. (All items are divisible.) They assign points to each item as follows: Carrie: xylophone 70, yoyo 20, zebra 10. Larry: xylophone 50, yoyo 30, zebra 20. They divide the items according to the adjusted winner procedure. Assuming that Larry tells the truth, can Carrie get a better outcome for herself by lying about her point values? Yes, by reporting xylophone 60, yoyo 25, zebra 15. Yes, by reporting xylophone 0, yoyo 0, zebra 100. Yes, by reporting xylophone 100, yoyo 0, zebra 0. Yes, by reporting xylophone 80, yoyo 15, zebra 5. O No.

Answer 1

Answer 1

Carrie and Larry must divide a xylophone, a yoyo, and a zebra. They assign points to each item as follows:

Carrie: xylophone 70, yoyo 20, zebra 10.

Larry: xylophone 50, yoyo 30, zebra 20.

The outcome from the adjustable winner procedure is equitable both parties receive some pay off point.

No party is happier with the allocation of the other party and photo optional, no party could be made better off without making the other worse off.

Hens Larry can't get a better outcome by lying

So the answer is C) Yes, by reporting xylophone 100, yoyo 0, zebra 0

Answer 2

The answer is option D)

The outcome from the adjustable winner procedure is fair, both parties get some reward points.

It is likewise envy-free: no party is better with the allowance of the other celebration & Pareto ideal, no celebration could be made better off without making the other even worse off.

Larry can't get a much better outcome by lying.