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A Borda count is used to decide an election between 3 candidates, x, y, and z, where a score of 1 is awarded to a first choice, 2 to a second choice, and 3 to a third choice.There are 14 voters.6 voters rank the candidates x first, y second, and z third; 3 voters rank the candidates x first, z second, and y third; 3 voters rank the candidates z first, y second, and x third; 2 voters rank the candidates y first, z second, and x third.Which candidate wins?


A) There is a tie between x and y, with z coming in third.
B) Candidate y.
C) Candidate x.
D) Candidate z.
E) There is a tie between y and z, with x coming in third.

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