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Matrix of possible combinations

178, 15, 10, 156, 9, 27, 39, 143.

determine combinations that reach a majority of 289 regardless of political content, just do the math.

a better approach : assign to each number of seats a variable, in this case 1 till 8.

Find all permutation of the numbers 1 thru 8 and determine which combination is representing a number of seats equal or above 289, counting from left to right. (=step A).

Put the political party programs in a word or text compiler and determine the number of conflicts between parties.

sort the combinations from step A by increasing number of conflicts.

Start coalition talks with the first combination.

Prof. Kurt Mehlhorn.

Numb3rs, (2005-2010).

Prof. Reinhard Wilhelm.

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