Determine whether the specified paradox occurs.
-A small country consists of seven states; there are 160 seats in the legislature that need to be Apportioned among the seven states; and the population of each state is shown in the table. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l }
\hline \text { State } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } & \text { E } & \text { F } & \text { G } \
\hline \text { Population } & 1283 & 2374 & 2725 & 2155 & 1592 & 2511 & 2017 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Does the Alabama paradox occur using Hamiltonʹs method if the number of seats is increased From 160 to 161?
A) Yes
B) No

Question

Determine whether the specified paradox occurs.
-A small country consists of seven states; there are 160 seats in the legislature that need to be Apportioned among the seven states; and the population of each state is shown in the table. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l l } 
\hline \text { State } & \text { A } & \text { B } & \text { C } & \text { D } & \text { E } & \text { F } & \text { G } \
\hline \text { Population } & 1283 & 2374 & 2725 & 2155 & 1592 & 2511 & 2017 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
Does the Alabama paradox occur using Hamiltonʹs method if the number of seats is increased From 160 to 161?
A) Yes
B) No

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Alabama paradox occurs when increasing the total number of seats causes a state to lose a seat, which does not happen in this scenario with Hamilton's method of apportionment. When the total number of seats increases, each state's quota of seats is recalculated, and typically, states may gain seats but not lose one due to the increase in total seats.

Determine Whether the Specified Paradox Occurs Does the Alabama Paradox Occur Using Hamiltonʹs Method If the 160