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Equation for Determining Song Points

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Key:

pos(i) = position of song at week i

wo = number of weeks on

w1 = number of weeks at number one

bp = bonus points

5 points for peaking from #40 to #31

10 points for peaking from #30 to #21

15 points for peaking from #20 to #11

20 points for peaking from #10 to #6

25 points for peaking from #5 to #1

 

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Please note that the above equation came from another source several years ago. I do not remember where I got it from, so if you recognize it please let me know.

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