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Chapter 15.1, Problem 32E
(a)
To determine
To calculate: The missing number of Borda points by using the table mention below:
The Borda election is represented by following,
(b)
To determine
The winning candidate by Borda method points by using the table mention below:
The Borda election is represented by following,
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Use the Borda method to determine the winner of the election for the school president.
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