Question

number of voters | 24 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 31
a | x | | | | x | x
b | | x | x | x | |
c | x | | x | | x |
d | | | x | x | | x

the table above summarizes the results of an approval vote between four options: a, b, c, and d. each column shows the number of people with a certain approval vote. approvals are marked with an x. find the winner under approval voting.

winner = blank

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate votes for A

Sum the number of voters in columns where A has an X: \(24 + 29 + 31 = 84\)

Step2: Calculate votes for B

Sum the number of voters in columns where B has an X: \(28 + 30 + 24 = 82\)

Step3: Calculate votes for C

Sum the number of voters in columns where C has an X: \(24 + 30 + 29 = 83\)

Step4: Calculate votes for D

Sum the number of voters in columns where D has an X: \(30 + 24 + 31 = 85\)

Step5: Compare the totals

Compare 84 (A), 82 (B), 83 (C), and 85 (D). The largest is 85 for D.

Answer:

D