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A country has two states, state A with a population of 13 comma 419, and state B with a population of 128 comma 581. The congress has 100 seats, divided between the two states according to the respective populations. Suppose that a third state, state C, with a population of 14 comma 768, is added to the country. The country adds 10 new congressional seats for state C. Use Hamilton's method to determine if the new-states paradox occurs when the seats are reapportioned.

Name: a country has two states state a with a population of 13 comma 419 and state b with a population of 128 comma 581 the congress has 100 seats divided between the two states according to the r 39678
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          A country has two states, state A with a population of 13 comma 419, and state B with a population of 128 comma 581. The congress has 100 seats, divided between the two states  according to the respective populations. Suppose that a third state, state C, with a population of 14 comma 768, is added to the country.  The country adds  10 new congressional seats for state C.  Use Hamilton's method to determine if the new-states paradox occurs when the seats are reapportioned.

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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A country has two states, state A with a population of 13 comma 419, and state B with a population of 128 comma 581. The congress has 100 seats, divided between the two states according to the respective populations. Suppose that a third state, state C, with a population of 14 comma 768, is added to the country. The country adds 10 new congressional seats for state C. Use Hamilton's method to determine if the new-states paradox occurs when the seats are reapportioned.