Mathematical Excursions (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305965584
Author: Richard N. Aufmann, Joanne Lockwood, Richard D. Nation, Daniel K. Clegg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 1EE
A selection committee consists of Ryan, Susan. and Trevor. To decide on issues, they use a one-person, one-vote majority voting system.
a. Find all winning coalitions.
b. Find all losing coalitions.
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Mathematical Excursions (MindTap Course List)
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