A Borda Count Is Used to Decide an Election Between

question 23

Multiple Choice

A Borda count is used to decide an election between three candidates, x, y, and z, where a score of 1 is awarded to a first choice, 2 to a second choice, and 3 to a third choice.There are 25 voters.3 voters rank the candidates x first, y second, and z third; 10 voters rank the candidates x first, z second, and y third; 6 rank the candidates z first, y second, and x third; and 6 voters rank the candidates y first, z second, and x third.Which candidate wins?

• A)Candidate x.
• B)Candidate z.
• C)There is a tie between x and y, with z coming in third.
• D)Candidate y.
• E)There is a tie between y and z, with x coming in third.

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