The results of an election are summarized in the following preference table. Determine the winner
Using the plurality method.
A)Tie between P and J
B)K
C)J

Question

The results of an election are summarized in the following preference table. Determine the winner
Using the plurality method. 
A)Tie between P and J 
B)K 
C)J

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Using the plurality method, we simply count the number of first place votes each candidate received. 
P: 4
J: 3
K: 2
Therefore, P has the most first place votes and is the winner. According to the plurality method, the candidate with the most first-place votes wins. In this case, P has 6 first-place votes, while K, J, and T have 4, 3, and 2 first-place votes respectively. Therefore, P is the winner.

The Results of an Election Are Summarized in the Following