MATH IN OUR WORLD
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Chapter 12.5, Problem 14E
(a)
To determine
To compute: The Apportion of 40 legislative seats in two districts according to population using Hamilton’s method.
(b)
To determine
To compute: The Reapportion of the 46 legislative seats when the state adds a third district with population of 139.
(c)
To determine
Whether the new states paradox occurs or not.
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