Here is the preference schedule for a recent election among four candidates:

Question

1 10 19 4 5 7 11

Number of voters
1st choice	X	G	D	X	D	D	C
2nd choice	G	X	C	D	G	X	G
3rd choice	C	C	X	G	X	C	D
4th choice	D	D	G	C	C	G	X

How many voters voted in this election?

How many first place votes are needed for a majority? 

Which candidate/choice had the most first-place votes? 

Which candidate/choice has the least first-place votes? 

Which candidate/choice had the most last-place votes? 

Which candidate/choice has the least last-place votes? 

Answer 1

47 voters

47/2 = 23.5 24 votes needed for a majority

candidate D got the most 1st place votes, 19 and the least last place votes, just 1

candidate X got the least votes for 1st place, just 1 vote and the most last place votes, 11

D wins the gold, X the Biggest Loser, no silver or bronze