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[–] Deestan 6 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

B is correct if you get Microsoft to code the random selector: https://www.robweir.com/blog/2010/02/microsoft-random-browser-ballot.html

Bubble sort the alternatives with a RNG for comparison function and pick the alternative that ends up in first position.