A village council must distribute 15 emergency food parcels to 20 needy families.

A village council must distribute 15 emergency food parcels to 20 needy families. The council can use a fast, crude method or a slow, detailed assessment.

• 42% chose: Distribute parcels using a simple first-come-first-served rule. (15 people)
• 58% chose: Assess each family's unique needs before distributing parcels. (21 people)

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