Excursions in Modern Mathematics, Books a la carte edition (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134469041
Author: Peter Tannenbaum
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 46E
Oscar, Bert, and Ernie are using the method of sealed bids to divide among themselves four items they commonly own.
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a. Find the value of each player’s fair share.
b. Describe the first settlement (who gets which item and how much do they Pay or get in cash).
c. Find the surplus after the first settlement is over.
d. Describe the final settlement (who gets which item and how much do they pay or get in
cash).
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