During a political race for mayor, the key issue is spending on a new water park. The town's 500 voters spending preferences are shown in the table. What amount of spending will win the vote?

• A. \$0
• B. \$20,000
• C. \$40,000
• D. \$60,000

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the preferences of the voters for each spending option: \$0, \$20,000, \$40,000, and \$60,000.
2. Determine the number of voters who prefer each spending option. This can be done by analyzing the distribution of preferences among the 500 voters.
3. Apply the concept of majority rule, which states that the option with more than half of the votes (i.e., more than 250 votes in this case) will win.
4. Compare the number of votes for each spending option to see which one has the majority.
5. Conclude which spending amount has the majority of votes and will therefore win the election based on the preferences of the voters.