Consider the Following Preference Table $\quad$ $\quad$ $\quad$

question 5

Short Answer

Consider the following preference table: $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\text { Number of voters }$
$\begin{array} { l l c c c } & 4 & 6 & 8 & 4 \\\text { First choice } & \text { D } & \text { C } & \text { A } & \text { B } \\\text { Second choice } & \text { C } & \text { B } & \text { D } & \text { A } \\\text { Third choice } & \text { B } & \text { D } & \text { C } & \text { C } \\\text { Fourth choice } & \text { A } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { D }\end{array}$ Which candidate will be chosen if the Borda count is used?

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Definitions:

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion.

Figure

An object's shape, outline, or representation in art or mathematics, or a notable person in a particular field.

Syllogism

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a logical structure that uses three parts.

Middle Term

In a categorical syllogism, the term that appears in both premises and links together the major and minor terms.