Problem $8-2($LG $8-1)$

Suppose a firm has $66$ million shares of common stock outstanding and eight candidates are up for election to six seats on the board of directors.

a$.$ If the firm uses cumulative voting to elect its board, what is the minimum number of votes needed to ensure election to the board?

b$.$ If the firm uses straight voting to elect its board, what is the minimum number of votes needed to ensure election to the board?

$($For all requirements, enter your answers in whole numbers, not millions.$)$

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