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Preference Schedules, Majority and Plurality

Authored by Vicki C

Mathematics

11th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

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Preference Schedules, Majority and Plurality
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The Latin Club is holding an election to choose its president. There are three candidates, Arsenio, Beatrice, and Carlos (A, B, and C for short).

How many first place votes are needed for a majority?

11

5.5

5.6

6

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is the correct preference schedule for this election?

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.RP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

CCSS.6.RP.A.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Is there a winner based on the

majority of votes?

yes

no

cannot be determined

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which candidate came in second for the most first-place votes?

B

F

A

E

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What percentage of votes did the candidate with the most first place votes receive? (round to the nearest whole number)

25%

31%

32%

30%

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CCSS.8.SP.A.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The editorial board of Gourmet Magazine is having an election to choose the “Restaurant of the Year.” The candidates are Andre’s, Borrelli, Casablanca, Dante, and Escargot.

Calculate the winner using the plurality method. Who wins?

Andre's

Escargot

Casablanca

Dante

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Does the winner of this election win by majority, plurality, or both?

majority only

plurality only

both majority and plurality

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CCSS.6.SP.A.1

CCSS.6.SP.A.2

CCSS.6.SP.B.5

CCSS.6.SP.A.3

CCSS.6.SP.B.4

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