1. A class president is chosen by a popular vote. The winner of this election will be chosen by plurality. 1st Place Sergio Maria Alison Alison 2nd Place Alison Alison Maria Sergio 3rd Place Maria Sergio Sergio Maria Voters 120 100 50 10 (a) How many people voted in this election? Which candidate wins this election? (b) Does any candidate have a majority? If so, which one? (c) Does Criterion 1 apply? If so, has it been satisfied?

1. A class president is chosen by a popular vote. The winner of this election will be chosen by plurality. 1st Place Sergio Maria Alison Alison 2nd Place Alison Alison Maria Sergio 3rd Place Maria Sergio Sergio Maria Voters 120 100 50 10 (a) How many people voted in this election? Which candidate wins this election? (b) Does any candidate have a majority? If so, which one? (c) Does Criterion 1 apply? If so, has it been satisfied?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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