Table 22-5

-Refer to Table 22-5.The table shows the preferences of four types of voters over four possible outcomes: W,X,Y,and Z.In addition,the table shows the percentage of voters of each type.Suppose a Borda count election is held in which each voter ranks the four outcomes,giving 1 point to last place,2 points to second to last,3 points to the second best,and 4 points to the best.In this case,which outcome would win?
A)W
B)X
C)Y

Question

Table 22-5
 
-Refer to Table 22-5.The table shows the preferences of four types of voters over four possible outcomes: W,X,Y,and Z.In addition,the table shows the percentage of voters of each type.Suppose a Borda count election is held in which each voter ranks the four outcomes,giving 1 point to last place,2 points to second to last,3 points to the second best,and 4 points to the best.In this case,which outcome would win?
A)W 
B)X 
C)Y

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

W would win because it has the highest total number of points (16) under the Borda count method.

Table 22-5 -Refer to Table 22-5.The Table Shows the Preferences of Four