Find the apportionment asked for.
-A small city has 50 police officers to be apportioned among 8 precincts based on the population of Each precinct. The populations are given in the following table. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l c }
\hline \text { Precinct } & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 2 } & \mathbf { 3 } & \mathbf { 4 } & \mathbf { 5 } & \mathbf { 6 } & \mathbf { 7 } & \mathbf { 8 } \
\hline \text { Population } & 2115 & 3659 & 3117 & 1883 & 4912 & 4027 & 2776 & 3174 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Find the apportionment for the Seventh Precinct using Adamsʹ method.
A) 5
B) 4
C) 7
D) 6

Question

Find the apportionment asked for.
-A small city has 50 police officers to be apportioned among 8 precincts based on the population of Each precinct. The populations are given in the following table. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l c } 
\hline \text { Precinct } & \mathbf { 1 } & \mathbf { 2 } & \mathbf { 3 } & \mathbf { 4 } & \mathbf { 5 } & \mathbf { 6 } & \mathbf { 7 } & \mathbf { 8 } \
\hline \text { Population } & 2115 & 3659 & 3117 & 1883 & 4912 & 4027 & 2776 & 3174 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Find the apportionment for the Seventh Precinct using Adamsʹ method.
A) 5
B) 4
C) 7
D) 6

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Adams' method involves using a modified divisor to allocate resources. Calculate the standard divisor, adjust it, and allocate officers. For the Seventh Precinct, the adjusted allocation results in 6 officers.

Find the Apportionment Asked For Find the Apportionment for the Seventh Precinct Using Adamsʹ Method