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Chapter 14.1, Problem 9E
Plurality Three candidates are running for mayor of Austin. They receives the following votes:
Li | 102,503 | Sanchaz | 76,431 |
Johnson | 91,663 |
- a. Determine the winner using the plurality method
- b. Did this candidate receive a majority of votes?
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A Survey of Mathematics with Applications (10th Edition) - Standalone book
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