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Consider a situation in which two students are competing for a grant. The grant takes in...

Consider a situation in which two students are competing for a grant. The grant takes into consideration financial need and academic achievement. The first student earned a grade of A for eight courses and C for four courses during her freshman year, while the second student earned a grade of A in seven courses and B in five.

a. If the plurality method is used based on the number of A’s earned, who would win the grant?

b. If the Borda count method is used and A’s are equivalent to 4 points, B’s to 3 points, and C’s to 2 points, then who earns the grant?

c. Which method is most appropriate in this case, and why?

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