As part of his effort in promoting innovation and healthy relationship among all the employees working...

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As part of his effort in promoting innovation and healthyrelationship among all the employees working in different locations(branches), Andrus started an annual activity where groups ofemployees (based on location) compete to pitch their most extremeideas to one another. Each group would present their ideas, thenthe branches vote one by one. (They are not allowed to vote fortheir own branch) Each branch awards 8 votes to their favorite, 4to the second, 2 to the third and 1 to the fourth. Clearly,tactical voting is important, so the order of voting is changedevery year. This year, the branches vote in order from mostnortherly to most southerly. The results before the last twobranches have voted are shown below (in voting order). Who stillstands a chance of winning? Walk me through your entire thoughtprocess! (30 points)
Branch
Total Score
Fartown
6
Greenport
5
Longwood
6
Watertown
24
Giggles Town
12
Black Stones
9
Martinsville
24
South Peak
4
Riverton
13
Runcastle
17

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The results before the last two branches have voted are shown in voting order it means that Riverton and Runcastle are yet to cast their votes result shows that highest score See Answer

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Branch	Total Score
Fartown	6
Greenport	5
Longwood	6
Watertown	24
Giggles Town	12
Black Stones	9
Martinsville	24
South Peak	4
Riverton	13
Runcastle	17