Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
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Author: David B. Johnson, Thomas A. Mowry
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Chapter 6.3, Problem 10E
To determine
(a)
To find:
Each state’s population and the total population in thousands.
To determine
(b)
To find:
The standard divisor.
To determine
(c)
To find:
Seats apportioned using the Hamilton’s method.
To determine
(d)
To find:
Seats apportioned using the Hamilton’s method if number of seats in legislature increases to
To determine
(e)
To discuss:
If the Alabama Paradox is exhibited.
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