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#1 Re: Help Me ! » Math » 2021-11-06 03:11:13

I'm having a difficult time figuring out this question. please explain the steps.

When analyzing a preference schedule, it is noted that there are six candidates. There was a total of 25 votes counted. According to the Borda count method, what is the total number of points awarded to the candidates?

Question 2 options:

625


525


900


25

#2 Help Me ! » Math » 2021-11-06 03:10:00

baldwine
Replies: 4

Hello I'm having a difficult time with the following questions.
Please Help

1.
A preference table helps to organize data for a variety of situations. Often it is used to help organize the preferred choice of those that are surveyed. The data below references a three-way race for a political office. Use the preference table to answer the following question:

Which candidate would be the winner by plurality?

First Choice

Michael

Jessica

Peter

Jessica

Second Choice

Peter

Peter

Jessica

Michael

Third Choice

Jessica

Michael

Michael

Peter

22

20

17

8

Question 1 options:

Peter


Michael


Jessica


No candidate won by plurality.

2 question

When analyzing a preference schedule, it is noted that there are six candidates. There was a total of 25 votes counted. According to the Borda count method, what is the total number of points awarded to the candidates?

Question 2 options:

625


525


900


25

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