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In some countries (like Australia) and some states (like Maine) citizens vote using a ranked voting system. In this system, voters rank their top 3 choices of candidates for a particular office, points are awarded accordingly, and the winner is the candidate who receives the most points. Suppose 8 candidates are running for office and you must rank your top 3 choices. How many ways are there for you to do this?

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          In some countries (like Australia) and some states (like Maine) citizens vote using a ranked voting system. In this system, voters rank their top 3 choices of candidates for a particular office, points are awarded accordingly, and the winner is the candidate who receives the most points. Suppose 8 candidates are running for office and you must rank your top 3 choices. How many ways are there for you to do this?

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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Solved by Expert Pritesh Ranjan

03/21/2023

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In some countries (like Australia) and some states (like Maine) citizens vote using a ranked voting system. In this system, voters rank their top 3 choices of candidates for a particular office, points are awarded accordingly, and the winner is the candidate who receives the most points. Suppose 8 candidates are running for office and you must rank your top 3 choices. How many ways are there for you to do this?