Four candidates, Allen (A), Bryant (B), Chula (C) and Ditka (D), are running for president of a club. The club uses a "First/Second/Third" ranking system. After the polls close, votes are tallied and the following results are obtained
ranking 3565 1655 478 3641
first A C C B
second B A B C
third C B D D
a. Using the Borda Count with {3,2,1} assignment, which candidate wins? ? Allen Bryant Chula Ditka ?
b. What total did the winning candidate receive?
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