A Homeowners Association Voted on What Color to Paint the Clubhouse

question 35

Essay

A homeowners association voted on what color to paint the clubhouse, white (W), yellow (Y), or
taupe (T). The preference ballots for the election are shown below. Make a preference table for the
results of the election and answer each question.
(a)How many people voted?
(b)How many people voted for the candidates in the order of preference WYT?
(c)How many people voted for candidate W as their first choice?
(d)Using the plurality method, determine the winner of the election.

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