Table 22-21
The following table shows the number of voters preferring various amounts of spending to develop a river to make it more attractive for canoeing and kayaking.
-Refer to Table 22-21. What is the preferred spending amount of the median voter?
A)$1.0
B)$1.5
C)$2.0
D)None of the above are correct.

Question

Table 22-21
The following table shows the number of voters preferring various amounts of spending to develop a river to make it more attractive for canoeing and kayaking. 
-Refer to Table 22-21. What is the preferred spending amount of the median voter?
A)$1.0 
B)$1.5 
C)$2.0 
D)None of the above are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the preferred spending amount of the median voter, we need to add up the number of voters starting from the lowest amount and continuing until we reach half the total number of voters (in this case, 20). Doing this, we get:

$0.5 billion - 8 voters
$1.0 billion - 12 voters
$1.5 billion - 21 voters

We reach the halfway point (20 voters) in the $1.0 billion category, meaning the median voter prefers a spending amount of $1.0 billion.

Table 22-21 The Following Table Shows the Number of Voters Preferring Various