Last Diminisher Method Concepts

The video explains how four salespeople divide Washington state into sales regions using the last diminisher method. Bob starts by slicing a region he values as a fair share. Henry trims Bob's slice to claim a portion. Beth, as the last player, uses her advantage to claim a valuable piece. Finally, Bob and Marjo use the divider chooser method to complete the division.

What method is used to divide Washington state into sales regions?

• Auction Method

• Last Diminisher Method

• First Come First Serve

• Random Allocation

Who is the first player to make a move in the last diminisher method?

• Bob

• Henry

• Beth

• Marjo

What does a player do if they think a piece is worth more than a fair share?

• Claim it

• Pass

• Trim it

• Ignore it

What happens to the original piece after Henry trims it?

• It is discarded

• It is returned to the pool

• It is given to Bob

• It is auctioned

Who ends up with the piece after the first round?

• Bob

• Beth

• Henry

• Marjo

What advantage does Beth have as the last player?

• She can choose any piece

• She can trim without changing value

• She can pass without consequence

• She can take two pieces

How does Beth ensure she gets more than a fair share?

• By negotiating

• By trimming minimally

• By passing

• By trimming significantly

What method is used when only two players are left?

• Last Diminisher

• Random Allocation

• First Come First Serve

• Divider Chooser

Who becomes the divider in the final division?

• Henry

• Bob

• Marjo

• Beth

What does Marjo decide about traveling over the mountains?

• She insists on it

• She prefers it

• She dislikes it

• She is indifferent