Scenario 22-2
Five voters must choose from among four options: W, X, Y, or Z. Each voter's preferences are summarized in the table below. Options higher in the table are more preferred by the voter.

-Refer to Scenario 22-2.If the vote were conducted according to a modified Borda count system where each person's first choice receives 10 points,second choice 5 points,third choice 3 points and fourth choice 1 point,the result would be
A)that W would win.
B)that X would win.
C)that Y would win.
D)that Z would win.

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Scenario 22-2
Five voters must choose from among four options: W, X, Y, or Z. Each voter's preferences are summarized in the table below. Options higher in the table are more preferred by the voter.
 
-Refer to Scenario 22-2.If the vote were conducted according to a modified Borda count system where each person's first choice receives 10 points,second choice 5 points,third choice 3 points and fourth choice 1 point,the result would be
A)that W would win. 
B)that X would win. 
C)that Y would win. 
D)that Z would win.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the modified Borda count system, we can calculate the total points for each option:
W: 59
X: 70
Y: 65
Z: 56

Therefore, X would win with a total of 70 points.

Scenario 22-2 Five Voters Must Choose from Among Four Options: W, X