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 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.

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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 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

If W is eliminated, then the points for each candidate would be as follows:
- For Type 1 voters: 2 points for X and 1 point for Y.
- For Type 2 voters: 2 points for Y and 1 point for X.
- For Type 3 voters: 3 points for Y.
- For Type 4 voters: 3 points for Z.

Adding up the points, we get:
- X: 2 points (Type 1) + 1 point (Type 2) = 3 points
- Y: 2 points (Type 2) + 3 points (Type 3) = 5 points
- Z: 3 points (Type 4) = 3 points

Therefore, Y would win the election with a total of 5 points.

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