The Math Department Is Voting for a New Department Chairperson

question 23

Multiple Choice

The math department is voting for a new department chairperson. The candidates are Jenkins (J) , Peterson (P) , and Thomas (T) . The results of the election are summarized in the preference table below.
$\begin{array}{l|lll}\text { Number of votes } & 5 & 3 & 4 \\\hline \text { First choice } & \text { T } & \text { J } & \text { P } \\\text { Second choice } & \text { J } & \text { P } & \text { T } \\\text { Third choice } & \text { P } & \text { T } & \text { J }\end{array}$

Using the plurality-with-elimination method of voting, determine the winner.

• A) Peterson (P)
• B) Thomas (T)
• C) Jenkins (J)

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