Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
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ISBN: 9781305104174
Author: David B. Johnson, Thomas A. Mowry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6.CR, Problem 14CR
To determine

a)

To explain:

The state's population and the total population in terms of millions.

To determine

b)

To find:

The standard divisor and round up to two decimal places.

To determine

c)

To find:

The state's standard, lower, and upper quotas.

To determine

d)

To find:

The apportion of the seventy-two seats by the use of Adams's Method.

To determine

e)

To find:

Whether the Quota Rule is violated or not and explain.

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