Table 22-8

-Refer to Table 22-8.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
D) Z

Question

Table 22-8
 
-Refer to Table 22-8.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 
D) Z

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Borda count for each outcome is:W: 1(20%) + 2(30%) + 3(20%) + 4(30%) = 140X: 1(30%) + 2(20%) + 3(30%) + 4(20%) = 130Y: 1(20%) + 2(30%) + 3(20%) + 4(30%) = 130Z: 1(30%) + 2(20%) + 3(20%) + 4(30%) = 120Therefore, W would win.

Table 22-8 -Refer to Table 22-8.The Table Shows the Preferences of Four