Use the following preference table for problems 1-4:Show all work how you got the answer.

First B D C A D C

Second D A D D A A

Third C C A C B B

Fourth A B B B C D

20 15 10 8 7 6

1.Determine the winner by the plurality method.

a. How many votes were cast? _________

b. How many votes are needed to receive a majority? ________

c. Find the plurality winner: _________ Show work to support the selection process.

d. Did the plurality winner also receive a majority? _________.

2.Find the winner by a single runoff of the top two candidates:________ Show work to support the selection process below.

3.Find the winner by a sequential runoff: ________Show work to support the selection process.

4.Find the winner by a Borda (point system) count:________ Show work to support the selection process.

Answer from your tutor:

1.Determine the winner by the plurality method.

a. How many votes were cast?

b. How many votes are needed to receive a majority?

More than half or the votes or more than quarter of the votes since there are 4 candidates. Probably around 166+.

c. Find the plurality winner: _________ Show work to support the selection process.

d. Did the plurality winner also receive a majority? _______.

2.Find the winner by a single runoff of the top two candidates:________ Show work to support the selection process below.

3.Find the winner by a sequential runoff: ________Show work to support the selection process.

4.Find the winner by a Borda (point system) count:_______ Show work to support the selection process.