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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since there are only three branches, the likelihood of the Alabama paradox occurring is low. Additionally, the addition of one extra book is unlikely to significantly alter the allocation of books. Therefore, it is unlikely that the reapportionment resulted in the Alabama paradox.

A County Library Has Three Branches