Suppose a seventh seat is added to the House of Representatives from the previous problem.
a. Find the standard divisor and interpret its meaning.
b. Find the standard quota for each state.
c. How will the seats be apportioned under Hamilton’s method?
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Suppose there are six seats to apportion to three states. The apportionment is to follow Hamilton’s method. The states have populations of 77,500; 77,500; and 45,000.
a. Find the standard divisor and interpret its meaning.
b. Find the standard quota for each state.
c. How will the seats be apportioned?
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