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question 25

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the Questions
Suppose that a nine-member committee needs to elect one of the four alternatives-A, B, C, or D. Their preference schedule is shown below. $\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\quad$$\text { Number of members }$
$\begin{array} { l c c c } & 4 & 3 & 2 \\\text { First choice } & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { C } \\\text { Second choice } & \mathrm { B } & \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { D } \\\text { Third choice } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { A } & \mathrm { A } \\\text { Fourth choice } & \mathrm { D } & \mathrm { C } & \mathrm { B }\end{array}$
-Is there a Condorcet winner?

• A) Yes, B wins.
• B) Yes, C wins.
• C) Yes, D wins.
• D) No Condorcet winner is determined.

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