Use a Preference Table for the Following Preference Ballots to Answer

question 37

Essay

Use a preference table for the following preference ballots to answer the questions.
$\begin{array} { c c c c c c c c c c c c c c } \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { X } \\ \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Y } \\ \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Z } \\ & & & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \mathrm { X } & \mathrm { X } & & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \mathrm { Y } & \mathrm { Y } & & & & & & & & & & & & \\ \mathrm { Z } & \mathrm { Z } & & & & & & & & & & & & \\ & & & & & & & & & \end{array}$ (a) How many people voted? (b) How many people voted for the candidates in the order of preference ZYX? (c) How many people voted for candidate X for their first choice?

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Definitions:

Superior

Higher in rank, quality, or importance; often used to compare and contrast abilities or features.

Technical Snag

Refers to a small, unforeseen problem or malfunction that interrupts a process or operation.

Non-resolution

A situation where a conflict or problem remains unresolved, without a solution being achieved or agreed upon.

Disturbances

Any disruptions or interruptions that negatively affect an established order, environment, or system.