Hello List,
Somewhat off-topic, although this question relates to a program  
running on our HP3000.

At the end of each "cat show year", we add up all the 'points' a cat  
has received, and give out awards.  When there's a tie (point values  
are equal), we give both cats the award.   The question involves the  
placement.

Scenario:  We are giving out 25 awards.  If, for instance, there is a  
tie at 4th place, is the next place considered '5th' or '6th'?  In  
terms of point value, we've always considered it 5th, and we award up  
to 24th place, for a total of 25 awards.  If the tie occurs at the  
last place, both cats are considered 25th, and there is actually a  
total of 26 awards given.  However - someone here says we should be  
giving 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 4th, 6th, 7th...  to 25th.

I've tried to find a math site that could shed some light, but no  
luck.  Appreciate your input.

Connie Sellitto
Programmer/Analyst
Cat Fanciers' Association, Inc.
732-528-9797 ext 18
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