Mathematics All Around (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134434681
Author: Tom Pirnot
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Chapter 10.CT, Problem 5CT
Suppose that Arizona has a population of 5.23 million and has eight representatives and Oregon with a population of 3.61 million has five representatives.
| a. | Calculate the Huntington–Hill number for each state. |
| b. | According to the Huntington–Hill method, which state is more deserving of an additional representative? |
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Mathematics All Around (6th Edition)
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