Refer to the Provided Table, Which Shows the Ranked Preferences

question 44

Multiple Choice

Refer to the provided table, which shows the ranked preferences of voters for three alternative projects, with "1" being the top preference. In a paired-choice vote between a jail and a stadium,

• A) a majority of the voters would favor the jail, 2 to 1.
• B) a majority of the voters would favor the stadium, 2 to 1.
• C) a majority of the voters would favor the jail, 3 to 0.
• D) a majority of the voters would favor the stadium, 3 to 0.

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