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7. Suppose this preference schedule gives the results of an election between three candidates: Amy (A), Beth (B), and Candice (C). Based on the plurality method, who is the winner of the election? | number of votes | 20 | 19 | 5 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1st | C | B | A | | 2nd | B | A | B | | 3rd | A | C | C | Amy (A) Beth (B) Candice (C) No candidate wins using the plurality method

          7. Suppose this preference schedule gives the results of an election between three candidates: Amy (A), Beth (B), and Candice (C). Based on the plurality method, who is the winner of the election?

| number of votes | 20 | 19 | 5 |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1st | C | B | A |
| 2nd | B | A | B |
| 3rd | A | C | C |

Amy (A)
Beth (B)
Candice (C)
No candidate wins using the plurality method

7. Suppose this preference schedule gives the results of an election between three candidates: Amy (A), Beth (B), and Candice (C). Based on the plurality method, who is the winner of the election?

| number of votes | 20 | 19 | 5 |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| 1st | C | B | A |
| 2nd | B | A | B |
| 3rd | A | C | C |

Amy (A)
Beth (B)
Candice (C)
No candidate wins using the plurality method

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Elementary Statistics a Step by Step Approach

Allan G. Bluman 9th Edition

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01/20/2023

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The plurality voting system is a way to decide the outcome of an election in which the candidate who receives the most votes wins, regardless of whether they achieve a majority (more than half) of the votes. Show more…

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Suppose this preference schedule gives the results of an election between three candidates: Amy (A), Beth (B), and Candice (C). Based on the plurality method, who is the winner of the election? number of votes 1st 2nd 3rd Amy (A) Beth (B) Candice (C) No candidate wins using the plurality method.