
Math in Our World
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780073519678
Author: David Sobecki Professor, Allan G. Bluman
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 13.1, Problem 2TTO
An election was held for the chairperson of the Psychology Department. There were three candidates: Professor Jones (J), Professor Kline (K), and Professor Lane (L). The preference table for the ballot is shown.
Who won the election if the plurality method of voting was used?
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Chapter 13 Solutions
Math in Our World
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