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A country with three states has 24 seats in the national assembly. The current populatio...

A country with three states has 24 seats in the national assembly. The current populations of the states are as follows:

a. Apportion the original 24 seats of the national assembly of the country using Jefferson’s method.

b. Does the Alabama paradox arise under Jefferson’s method when the number of seats is increased from 24 to 25? Justify your answer.

c. Does the Alabama paradox arise under Jefferson’s method when the number of seats is increased from 25 to 26? Justify your answer.

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