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How many different vote counts are possible
I think that it would be 4^50.
Every member has 4 choices. 50 members. But im not sure...
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That is very good, I did not see that. That would get the same answer and there is less calculation.
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this corresponds to the solution 13 + 17 + 10 + 10 = 50
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]]>Not exactly, If one guy gets 20 votes there are only 30 to spread to the others.
Remember you are only voting for one position not 4.
Take 50 x's and place 3 spacers in various positions.
]]>I bet you did not do a simulation.
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