-Suppose That a Football Team Is Down by 5 Points

Multiple Choice

-Suppose that a football team is down by 5 points and faces a 4th down with 1 yard to go and 1 second left on the clock. The offense can either run or pass the ball. The defense can either defend against the run or the pass. Refer to Figure 6.3 summarizes the probabilities of each team winning the game. Suppose that both players adopt its optimal mixing rule. What is the success rate of the defense?

A) Around 39 percent.
B) Around 48 percent.
C) Around 55 percent.
D) Around 75 percent.
E) None of the above.