Puzzle 1: The Political Calculation
The state of Mathconsin is said to have 1,000,000 registered voters, with 60% voting always for Derivatic Party candidates, and 40% voting always for Recursivan party candidates.
Is it possible to subdivide the 1,000,000 Mathconsin voters into 10 districts of 100,000 voters so that the Recursivan party wins an impressive 6 out of 10 districts?
Note: A valid solution must provide full justification.
DEADLINE FOR SOLUTIONS:
Friday, September 25th, at 5:00 p.m.
Or as otherwise announced by the judges.
SUBMIT SOLUTIONS TO: Alexander Basyrov - 210L Harvey Hall; basyrova@uwstout.edu
