Table 22-12
The following table shows the number of voters preferring various amounts of spending on a new school.

-Refer to Table 22-12.Suppose the voters are asked to choose between $0.5 and $2.0.If all voters cast a vote for the spending amount closest to their own preference,which spending amount will win a majority of the votes?
A) $0.5
B) $2.0
C) Neither. The vote will be a tie.
D) Neither, since the median spending amount, $1.5, will always win in a vote.

Question

Table 22-12
The following table shows the number of voters preferring various amounts of spending on a new school.
 
-Refer to Table 22-12.Suppose the voters are asked to choose between $0.5 and $2.0.If all voters cast a vote for the spending amount closest to their own preference,which spending amount will win a majority of the votes?
A) $0.5 
B) $2.0 
C) Neither. The vote will be a tie. 
D) Neither, since the median spending amount, $1.5, will always win in a vote.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If voters choose the spending amount closest to their preference, $0.5 will win because it is closer to the preferences of more voters compared to $2.0.

Table 22-12 The Following Table Shows the Number of Voters Preferring Various