3 first places? next one's 4th place.  etc.
1
2 tied with 1
3 tied with 1
4
5
the 4th best cat is still the 4th best cat, no matter how you skin it.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Connie Sellitto
> Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 9:59 AM
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> Subject: OT: Computing ties
>
> 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
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
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