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A small country consists of three states:A, B, and C. The population of each state is given in Figure
State | A | B | C |
Population |
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a. Express each state’s population (and the total population) in terms of thousands.
b. Find the standard divisor and round it off to two decimal places.
c. Use Hamilton’s Method to apportion the
d. Suppose state D has a population of
e. Apportion the new total number of seats.
f. Is the New States Paradox exhibited? Explain.
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