Mathematics All Around (6th Edition)
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Author: Tom Pirnot
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Chapter 11.1, Problem 3E
The university administration has asked a group of student leaders to vote on the aspects of college life to target for improvement over the next year. The choices were (D) ining facilities, (A) thletic facilities, (C) ampus security, and the (S) tudent union building. The votes are summarized in the following preference table. Use this information to answer Exercises
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Voting on improving college life. What option is selected using the plurality method?
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Mathematics All Around (6th Edition)
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