Suppose that a small country consists of four states: A (population 1,336,000), B (population 1,066,000), C (population 528,000), and D (population 170,000). Suppose that there are M= 155 seats in the legislature, to be apportioned among the four states based on their respective populations. (a) Find the standard divisor. (b) Find each state's standard quota. a) The standard divisor is (Simplify your answer.) b) Complete the table below. State Population Standard quota B D 1,336,000 1,066,000 528,000 170,000 (Type integers or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.)

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Suppose that a small country consists of four states: A (population 1,336,000), B (population 1,066,000), C (population 528,000), and D (population 170,000). Suppose that there are
M= 155 seats in the legislature, to be apportioned among the four states based on their respective populations.
(a) Find the standard divisor.
(b) Find each state's standard quota.
a) The standard divisor is
(Simplify your answer.)
b) Complete the table below.
State
Population
Standard quota
B
1,336,000 1,066,000
528,000
170,000
(Type integers or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
Enter your answer in each of the answer boxes.
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that a small country consists of four states: A (population 1,336,000), B (population 1,066,000), C (population 528,000), and D (population 170,000). Suppose that there are M= 155 seats in the legislature, to be apportioned among the four states based on their respective populations. (a) Find the standard divisor. (b) Find each state's standard quota. a) The standard divisor is (Simplify your answer.) b) Complete the table below. State Population Standard quota B 1,336,000 1,066,000 528,000 170,000 (Type integers or decimals rounded to the nearest hundredth as needed.) Enter your answer in each of the answer boxes. MacBook Air F1 O00 F4 F5 F7 F8 F10 23 2$ % & * 2 3 4. 5 6 7 8 Q E R T Y P %3D
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