Solve the problem.Joe and Bill want to divide a cake using the divider-chooser method. They draw straws, and it is determined that Bill will be the divider and Joe the chooser. Assuming that each plays the game correctly, which of the following statements [A), B), C) or D)] cannot be true?
A. Joe believes that his share is worth 50% of the cake; Bill believes that his share is worth 50% of the cake.
B. Bill believes that Joe's share is worth 50% of the cake; Joe believes that his share is worth 60% of the cake.
C. Joe believes that his share is worth 60% of the cake; Bill believes that his share is worth 50% of the cake.
D. Bill believes that his share is worth 60% of the cake; Joe believes that his share is worth 50% of the cake.
E. none of these
Answer: D
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