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. Suppose the voters are asked to choose between $1 million and $2.5 million. If all voters cast a vote for the spending amount closest to their own preference, how many votes will the $1 million spending amount receive?
A)25
B)47
C)72
D)102

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. Suppose the voters are asked to choose between $1 million and $2.5 million. If all voters cast a vote for the spending amount closest to their own preference, how many votes will the $1 million spending amount receive?
A)25 
B)47 
C)72 
D)102

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The voters who prefer $1 million are those who prefer $0, $0.5 million, or $1 million. There are 25 voters who prefer $0, 12 voters who prefer $0.5 million, and 10 voters who prefer $1 million. So, the $1 million spending amount will receive a total of 25 + 12 + 10 = 47 votes.

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