Table 22-11
The following table shows the preferences of four types of voters over four possible alternatives as well as the percentage of the electorate with the given preferences.

-Refer to Table 22-11.Suppose before any voting takes place that alternative W is eliminated as an option.If the voters first choose between alternatives X and Y in a majority vote,with the winner of that vote going against option Z in a majority vote,which alternative would win?
A) X
B) Y
C) Z
D) There would be no clear winner - alternatives X and Y would tie.

Question

Table 22-11
The following table shows the preferences of four types of voters over four possible alternatives as well as the percentage of the electorate with the given preferences.
 
-Refer to Table 22-11.Suppose before any voting takes place that alternative W is eliminated as an option.If the voters first choose between alternatives X and Y in a majority vote,with the winner of that vote going against option Z in a majority vote,which alternative would win?
A) X 
B) Y 
C) Z 
D) There would be no clear winner - alternatives X and Y would tie.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If W is eliminated, then X and Y are tied in the first round of voting. In the second round, X would win against Z because X has 4 first-place votes and Z has only 3.

Table 22-11 the Following Table Shows the Preferences of Four Types of Types