Use Hamilton's Plan to Apportion the New Seats to the Existing

question 48

Short Answer

Use Hamilton's plan to apportion the new seats to the existing states. Then increase the number of seats by one and decide whether the Alabama paradox occurs. Assume that the populations are in thousands. Number of seats: 81
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__________ (A illustrates Alabama paradox.; B illustrates Alabama paradox.; C illustrates Alabama paradox.; D illustrates Alabama paradox.; The Alabama paradox does not occur.)

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