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The senior class is selecting a president and vicepresident from among four candidates....

The senior class is selecting a president and vicepresident from among four candidates. Voters ranked the candidates first through fourth. The candidates receiving the two highest point totals will be elected president and vice-president, respectively.

a. If a first-place vote is awarded 4 points, second place 3 points, third-place 2 points, and fourth place 1 point, calculate the point total for each candidate.

b. Under the Borda count method, who is selected as president and who is selected as vice-president?

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