3. The planning committee for a renewable energy trade show is trying to decide what city to hold their next show in. The votes are shown below. Number of voters 9 19 11 8 1st choice Buffalo Atlanta Chicago Buffalo 2nd choice Atlanta Buffalo Buffalo Chicago 3rd choice Chicago Chicago Atlanta Atlanta a. How many voters voted in this election? b. How many votes are needed for a majority? A plurality?
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