Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
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Author: David B. Johnson, Thomas A. Mowry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 24E
To determine
(a)
To find:
The way to divide the seats among the regions using Jefferson’s method.
To determine
(b)
To find:
The way to divide the seats among the regions using Adam’s method.
To determine
(c)
To find:
The way to divide the seats among the regions using Webster’s method.
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