Assume that Candidates A and B are the Democratic and Republican nominees for president, while Candidate C is an independent candidate. On election day in the state of Louisiana, Candidate A wins 40 percent of the vote,
Candidate B wins 35 percent, and Candidate C wins 25 percent. How many of Louisiana's nine electoral votes would you anticipate going to Candidate A?
a. none
b. four
c. six
d. nine
e. seven
d
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