Scenario 22-1
At issue in a particular city vote is how much to spend, per person, on road repair next year. Among the 10,000 voters, 1,500 prefer to spend $300 per person, but no more; 2,800 prefer to spend $450 per person, but no more; 3,500 prefer to spend $800 per person, but no more; and 2,200 prefer to spend $1500 per person, but no more.
-Refer to Scenario 22-1.The median voter is one who prefers to spend
A) $300.
B) $450.
C) $800.
D) $1500.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median voter is the one who falls exactly in the middle when the preferences are ordered. In this case, if we order the preferences from lowest to highest, the median voter is the one who prefers to spend $450 per person, which is option B. However, since there is no choice that matches exactly with the preference of the median voter, the best option would be the one that is closest to the median preference, which is option C, to spend $800 per person. This would ensure that the preference of the largest number of voters is met, without going too far from the middle ground.

Scenario 22-1 At Issue in a Particular City Vote Is How Much