-Refer to Exhibit 32-1.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a four-person town considering the purchase of an additional $1,200 worth of books for the public library.If simple majority voting determines the outcome,the books will
A) be purchased because more persons are for it than against it.
B) be purchased because the total benefits are greater than the total costs.
C) not be purchased even though total benefits exceed total costs.
D) not be purchased because the total costs are greater than the total benefits.

Question

-Refer to Exhibit 32-1.The exhibit shows the breakdown of benefits and costs for a four-person town considering the purchase of an additional $1,200 worth of books for the public library.If simple majority voting determines the outcome,the books will
A) be purchased because more persons are for it than against it. 
B) be purchased because the total benefits are greater than the total costs. 
C) not be purchased even though total benefits exceed total costs. 
D) not be purchased because the total costs are greater than the total benefits.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If the decision is made by simple majority voting, the books will not be purchased because the majority of individuals may not perceive their personal benefit to outweigh their share of the cost, even if the total benefits exceed the total costs.