Apportion the Indicated Number of Representatives to Two States, A

question 8

Short Answer

Apportion the indicated number of representatives to two states, A, and B, using Hamilton's plan. Next, recalculate the apportionment using Hamilton's plan for the three states, C and the original states. Decide whether the new states paradox occurs.
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__________ (A illustrates the new states paradox.; B illustrates the new states paradox.; C illustrates the new states paradox.; A and B illustrate the new states paradox.; The paradox does not occur.)

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