This table shows a preference schedule. What was the total number of voters in this election?
number of votes 10 4 8 6 2 1
1st B C A D A A
2nd D B D B D C
3rd C D B C B B
4th E E E E C D
5th A A C A E E
A) 5
B) 6
C) 30
D) 31
C) 30
The total number of voters can be found by adding up the number of votes in each column. There are 10 votes for the first choice, 4 votes for the second choice, 8 votes for the third choice, 6 votes for the fourth choice, 2 votes for the fifth choice, and 1 vote for the sixth choice.
Adding these up:
10 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 31
However, we need to divide by the number of choices (6) to get the total number of voters:
31/6 = 5.16
We should round down since we can't have a fraction of a voter:
Total number of voters = 5
To find the total number of voters in this election, you need to count the number of votes listed in the preference schedule.
Number of votes: 10 + 4 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 1 = 31
Therefore, the total number of voters in this election is 31.
Answer: D) 31