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Four candidates for an award obtain distinct scores in a test. Each of the four casts a vote to choose the winner of the award. The candidate who gets the largest number of votes wins the award. In case of a tie in the voting process, the candidate with the highest score wins the award. Who wins the award?
1. The candidates with top three scores each vote for the top score amongst the other three.
2. The candidate with the lowest score votes for the player with the second highest score.
1. The candidates with top three scores each vote for the top score amongst the other three.
2. The candidate with the lowest score votes for the player with the second highest score.
Answer: Option A
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option (a)Assume A, B, C, D get scores 10, 8, 6, 4 respectivelyA B C D10 8 6 4Statement A:With the conditions A will give vote to BWith the conditions B will give vote to AWith the conditions C will give vote to AEven if D gives to A/B/C — 2 situations arise.Either A will win or there will a tie when D gives vote to B.Even then A will win.So we are getting the answer.Statement B: Can conclude anything.
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option (a)Assume A, B, C, D get scores 10, 8, 6, 4 respectivelyA B C D10 8 6 4Statement A:With the conditions A will give vote to BWith the conditions B will give vote to AWith the conditions C will give vote to AEven if D gives to A/B/C — 2 situations arise.Either A will win or there will a tie when D gives vote to B.Even then A will win.So we are getting the answer.Statement B: Can conclude anything.
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