A County Library Has Three Branches

question 36

Multiple Choice

A county library has three branches. The number of books at each branch of the library is shown
Below. The head librarian purchased 53 new books and apportioned them to the libraries using
Hamilton's method. When the book order arrived the librarian noticed there was an extra book
Added as a "bonus" and she reapportioned the books with the extra book added. Determine if the
Reapportionment resulted in the Alabama paradox

• A)Alabama paradox did not occur
• B)Alabama paradox occurred

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Cost-benefit

A systematic approach to estimating the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives used to determine the best option through the evaluation of costs and benefits.

Past Oriented

A perspective or approach that places emphasis on traditions, history, and values from the past in decision making and lifestyle.

Retributivist

A philosophy of punishment where the focus is on the offender receiving a punishment proportional to the crime committed, based on the principle of just desert.

Utilitarian

A philosophical approach that emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number of people as the primary consideration in decision making.