Refer to the Provided Table, Which Shows the Ranked Preferences

question 217

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 park and a jail,

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

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CVP Analysis

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