Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
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Author: David B. Johnson, Thomas A. Mowry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 6.CR, Problem 16CR
To determine
a)
To express:
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
To determine
e)
To find:
Whether the Quota Rule is violated or not and explain.
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Mathematics: A Practical Odyssey
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