Solve the problem.The Mathematics Department is holding an election for department chair. Each member ranks the candidates from first to third. The voter profile below shows the results of the ballots with candidates Clark (C), Jones (J), and Smith (S). Determine the winner using the Hare method and state whether the winner received a majority of votes.

A. Jones; no
B. Smith; no
C. Jones; yes
D. Smith, yes


Answer: B

Mathematics

You might also like to view...

Determine the quadrant(s) in which (x, y) is located so that the condition(s) is (are) satisfied. ? x> 3 and y = 1 ?

A. Quadrant III B. Quadrant I C. Quadrant III and IV D. Quadrant II E. Quadrant IV

Mathematics

Use transformations of the graph of y = x4 or y = x5 to graph the function.f(x) = - x4 

A.

B.

C.

D.

Mathematics

Follow the rules for working with measurements.Gravel is piled in the shape of a cone. The circumference of the base is 200 ft. The slant height is 41 ft. If the gravel weighs 3,200 lb/yd 3, how many 22-ton truckloads are needed to transport the gravel? 

A. 510 truckloads B. 74 truckloads C. 49 truckloads D. 86 truckloads E. 36 truckloads

Mathematics

The position function s(t) = t² + 5t gives the miles, s, after t hours. Find the average velocity on the intervals [1,2], [1,1,5], [1,1,1], and [1,1,1], and [1,1.01] then estimate the instantaneous velocity at t = 1.

A) Avg. Vel: 0.12 mi/hr, 0.13 mi/hr, 0.14 mi/hr, 0.14 mi/hr; Inst. Vel: 0.14 mi/hr B) Avg. Vel: 0.12 mi/hr, 0.13 mi/hr, 0.14 mi/hr, 0.14 mi/hr; Inst. Vel: 0.15 mi/hr C) Avg. Vel: 8 mi/hr, 7.5 mi/hr, 7.1 mi/hr, 7.01 mi/hr; Inst. Vel: 7 mi/hr D) Avg. Vel: 8 mi/hr, 7.5 mi/hr, 7.1 mi/hr, 7.01 mi/hr; Inst. Vel: 7.001 mi/hr

Mathematics