Table: Maximin Data 2 $$\begin{array} { c c c r c }
\hline \text { Society } & \text { High } & \text { Middle } & \text { Low } & \text { Average } \
\hline 1 & \$ 200 & \$ 150 & \$ 100 & \$ 150 \
2 & 800 & 600 & 70 & 490 \
3 & 150 & 125 & 115 & 130 \
4 & 100 & 100 & 100 & 100 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ This table represents four different societies (1, 2, 3, and 4) and the average incomes of the high, middle, and low income groups in each society, as well as the overall average income of each society. Which society would a utilitarian say is the best?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Question

Table: Maximin Data 2 $$\begin{array} { c c c r c } 
\hline \text { Society } & \text { High } & \text { Middle } & \text { Low } & \text { Average } \
\hline 1 & \$ 200 & \$ 150 & \$ 100 & \$ 150 \
2 & 800 & 600 & 70 & 490 \
3 & 150 & 125 & 115 & 130 \
4 & 100 & 100 & 100 & 100 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ This table represents four different societies (1, 2, 3, and 4) and the average incomes of the high, middle, and low income groups in each society, as well as the overall average income of each society. Which society would a utilitarian say is the best?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Society 2 has the highest average income, which means that the average person in society 2 is better off than the average person in any of the other societies. A utilitarian would say that society 2 is the best because it maximizes the overall happiness of its citizens.

Table: Maximin Data 2 This Table Represents Four Different Societies (1, 2, 3, and c