The table shows a preference schedule with four candidates. Under the plurality method, which candidate wins the election?

Question

number of votes 15 11 9 6 2
1st A C D B C
2nd B B C D D
3rd D A A A A

1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

Answer 1

Candidate A wins the election under the plurality method, as they received the most 1st place votes with a total of 15 votes.