LibbyZ665405 LibbyZ665405

03-11-2022
Mathematics

contestada

How many pairwise comparisons are needed to learn the outcome of an election involving n=15 candidates ?

Respuesta :

AlassaneT626107 AlassaneT626107

03-11-2022

Remember that

The formula for the number of independent pairwise comparisons is k(k-1)/2, where k is the number of conditions

In this problem

k=15

substitute

15(15-1)/2=105

therefore

The answer is 105

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Why would the “remote states” be at a disadvantage in the large republic?

From The Mouse and the Motorcycle, who are Betty and Mary Lou and where are they from?

what action by president lincoln most angered the radical reoublicans in congress

what three requirements must be met in order to run for president in the U.S.

Given the balanced equation representing a reaction:2H2 + O2 ==> 2H2O What is the mass of H2O produced when 10.0 grams of H2 react completely with 80.0 grams

What is the mean absolute deviation for the data? 20, 25, 30, 30, 45 A. 5 B. 6 C. 10 D. 25

Element X is a solid that is brittle, lacks luster, and has six valence electrons. In which group on the Periodic Table would element X be found?(1) 1 (3) 15 (2

members of the Massachusetts militia who could be ready to fight in 60 seconds

12 bags of plaster do 54m squared, how many bags are needed for 36m squared

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge? (1) proton (3) neutron (2) electron (4) positron