Refer to the provided table, which shows the ranked preferences of voters for three alternative projects, with "1" being the top preference. This situation illustrates the voting inconsistency where a majority of voters prefer
The
A) stadium over the park, the park over the jail, and the jail over the stadium.
B) park and jail over the stadium, and the jail over the park.
C) stadium over the jail, the jail over the park, and the park over the stadium.
D) stadium and jail over the park, and the park over the jail.

Question

Refer to the provided table, which shows the ranked preferences of voters for three alternative projects, with "1" being the top preference. This situation illustrates the voting inconsistency where a majority of voters prefer
The
A) stadium over the park, the park over the jail, and the jail over the stadium. 
B) park and jail over the stadium, and the jail over the park. 
C) stadium over the jail, the jail over the park, and the park over the stadium. 
D) stadium and jail over the park, and the park over the jail.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This situation illustrates the voting inconsistency where a majority of voters prefer stadium over the jail, the jail over the park, and the park over the stadium. This is because there is no clear winner when considering individual preferences. When taking into account pairs of alternatives, the majority prefers stadium over jail, jail over park, and park over stadium. This inconsistency highlights the need for alternative voting methods that address these issues.

Refer to the Provided Table, Which Shows the Ranked Preferences