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 that,for some reason,W is eliminated as a possible option.Using a Borda count election,with 3 points for the best choice,2 points for the second best choice,and 1 point for the last choice,which outcome would win this election?
A)X
B)Y
C)Z
D)There would be a three-way tie.

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 that,for some reason,W is eliminated as a possible option.Using a Borda count election,with 3 points for the best choice,2 points for the second best choice,and 1 point for the last choice,which outcome would win this election?
A)X 
B)Y 
C)Z 
D)There would be a three-way tie.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Eliminating W, the total points awarded to each outcome is:
- X: 18 (3x6)
- Y: 24 (3x7 + 2x2)
- Z: 15 (3x5) 
Therefore, Y would be the winner with 24 points.

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