Table 22-8

-Refer to Table 22-8.The table shows the preferences of four types of voters over four possible outcomes: A,B,C,D.In addition,the table shows the percentage of voters of each type.Based on this information,which of the following statements is false?
A) Outcome D is preferred to outcome C overall.
B) Outcome C is preferred to outcome B overall.
C) Outcome B is preferred to outcome D overall.
D) Outcome D is preferred to outcome A overall.

Question

Table 22-8
 
-Refer to Table 22-8.The table shows the preferences of four types of voters over four possible outcomes: A,B,C,D.In addition,the table shows the percentage of voters of each type.Based on this information,which of the following statements is false?
A) Outcome D is preferred to outcome C overall. 
B) Outcome C is preferred to outcome B overall. 
C) Outcome B is preferred to outcome D overall. 
D) Outcome D is preferred to outcome A overall.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By adding up the percentages of voters who prefer each outcome, we can determine which outcome is preferred overall. 
For outcome A: 20%+30%+10%+5% = 65% 
For outcome B: 30%+40%+20%+10% = 100% 
For outcome C: 40%+20%+40%+30% = 130% 
For outcome D: 10%+10%+30%+55% = 105%

Therefore, outcome C is preferred to all other outcomes overall, including B and D. Outcome D is not preferred to outcome A overall, as outcome A is the most preferred outcome among 65% of voters. The only false statement is C, as outcome B is not preferred to outcome D overall.

Table 22-8 -Refer to Table 22-8.The Table Shows the Preferences of Four