Identify the definition for each term from the following list. 1. Payoff-matrix format. 2. Game-tree format. 3. A junction on a game tree. 4. One of the final outcomes of a game tree. 5. Divides the overall game tree into nested subgames before working backward from right to left. 6. A mini-game within the overall game. 7. The process of backward induction that relies on both firms having perfect information about the decisions made in each subgame.

1. Payoff matrix : Strategic form

2. Game tree format : Extensive form

3. A junction on a game tree : Decision nodes

4. One of the final outcomes of a game tree : Terminal nodes

5. Divides the overall game tree into nested subgames before working backward from right to left : Backward induction

6. A mini-game within the overall game : Subgame

7. The process of backward induction that relies on both firms having perfect information about the decisions made in each subgame : Nash equilibrium.

Explanation:

Payoff matrix is the technique for decision making where goals are dependent on interaction with others. Nash equilibrium is a strategy in which every firm tries to choose best possible outcome keeping in view the decisions of other firms.

of the three mortgage options that demarco and tanya have to choose from, the balloon payment mortgage would be their best option, over adjustable payment and fixed payment plans.ultimately, the balloon payment plan would save demarco and tanya overall, in interest, would cost less monthly, and they would only have to make these payments for 8 years, opposing to 30 years for adjustable or fixed payment plans. 

overall, demarco and tanya would save $80,811 if they chose balloon payments over fixed payments, and would save $116,711 if they choose balloon payments over adjustable payments. benefits with choosing fixed payments over adjustable payments is that, in the end, the payments will still be $836.30 a month, while with adjustable payments, the initial monthly payments will be $763.38 to $1082.70 a month, ultimately leading to a more costly purchase. benefits with choosing fixed payments over balloon payments are not present. benefits in choosing adjustable payments over is that it has a lower interest rate, and starts with lower monthly payments initially. benefits in choosing adjustable payments over balloon payments include a lower interest rate, and lower initial monthly payments. benefits in choosing balloon payments over fixed payments include lower interest rates, lower overall price, lower monthly payments, takes less time to pay off, and does not require a downpayment. benefits in choosing balloon payments over adjustable payments include, lower monthly payments (when averaged), takes less time to pay off, and lower overall price.

hence, option c, balloon payments, is the best option for demarco and tanya to make this purchase, for it will save them a minimum of $80811, and a maximum of $116,711.