Bilkis Brans Has 20,000 Outstanding Shares with Four Shareholders

Bilkis Brans has 20,000 outstanding shares with four shareholders. Ester owns 9,000 shares, Mendez owns 4,000 shares, Judy owns 4,000 shares, and Aaron owns 3,000 shares. Suppose that two directors of the corporation are to be elected from a potential pool of five candidates. Ester favors candidates 1 and 5, Mendez favors candidates 2 and 4, Judy favors candidates 3 and 4, and Aaron favors candidates 2 and 3. If straight voting occurs, which of the two candidates are likely to win?

A) candidates 1 and 5
B) candidates 1 and 4
C) candidates 2 and 3
D) candidates 2 and 4