In the United Nations General Assembly a resolution is adopted if it receives at least two‑thirds of the members present and voting (i.e., those who cast a ‘yes' or ‘no' vote). During a particular session 12 of the 193 member states are absent. Of the 181 members present, 30 vote against the resolution, 20 abstain and the remaining members vote in favour.

(a) Determine whether the resolution is adopted.

(b) If the 20 abstentions had instead voted against, would the resolution still be adopted?

(c) Assuming the same 12 members remain absent, what is the minimum number of additional ‘yes' votes that must be obtained from the present members (who originally abstained) to guarantee adoption if the number of ‘no' votes stays at 30?

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In the United Nations General Assembly a resolution is adopted if it receives at least two‑thirds of the members present and voting (i.e., those who cast a ‘yes' or ‘no' vote). During a particular session 12 of the 193 member states are absent. Of the 181 members present, 30 vote against the resolution, 20 abstain and the remaining members vote in favour.

(a) Determine whether the resolution is adopted.

(b) If the 20 abstentions had instead voted against, would the resolution still be adopted?

(c) Assuming the same 12 members remain absent, what is the minimum number of additional ‘yes' votes that must be obtained from the present members (who originally abstained) to guarantee adoption if the number of ‘no' votes stays at 30?

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Adopted; still adopted; 0 additional yes votes needed

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