Excursions in Modern Mathematics (9th Edition)
Excursions in Modern Mathematics (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134468372
Author: Peter Tannenbaum
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 4E

The student body at Eureka High School is having an election for Homecoming Queen. The candidates are Alicia, Brandy, Cleo, and Dionne ( A ,   B ,   C ,  and  D  for short ). Table 1-26 shows the preference schedule for the election.

Table 1-26

N u m b e r o f v o t e r s 202 160 153 145 125 110 108 102 55
1st B C A D D C B A A
2nd D B C B A A C B D
3rd A A B A C D A D C
4th C D D C B B D C B

a. How many students voted in this election?

b. How many first-place votes are needed for a majority?

c. Which candidate had the fewest last-place votes?

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