Problems 1-4
Read the section first and then paraphrase each of the requested paradoxes or theorems are saying.
Problems 5-6
Identify a paradox which describes the situation in each problem.
Problems 7-10
Remember that with the Adam’s plan the standard quota with a decimal portion is rounded up. These problems are checking to see if the quota rule is violated, as shown in Example 2.
Problems 11-14
Remember that with Jefferson’s plan the standard quota with a decimal portion is rounded down. These problems are checking to see if the quota rule is violated, as shown in Example 2.
Problems 15-18
Hamilton’s plan rounds down, but then adds seats one at a time. These problems are checking to see if the Alabama paradox occurs. See Example 3.
Problems 19-22
Hamilton’s plan rounds down, but then adds seats one at a time. These problems are checking to see if the population paradox occurs. See Example 4.
Problems 23-26
Hamilton’s plan rounds down, but then adds seats one at a time. These problems are checking to see if the new states paradox occurs. See Example 5.
Problems 27-28
These problems are verifying the Alabama paradox occurs.
Problems 29-32
Problems 29 and 31 are apportionment problems. Problems 30 and 32 are deciding if a paradox has occurred.
Problems 33-36
Problems 33 and 35 are apportionment problems. Problems 34 and 36 are deciding if a paradox has occurred.
Problems 37-41
Problem 37 is finding the standard quota; Problems 38 and 39 are finding quotas, Problem 40 is an apportionment problem, and Problem 41 asks you decide if the quota rule is violated.
Problems 42-47
Problems 42-46 are finding quotas and Problem 47 is about the Alabama paradox.
Problems 48-53
Problems 48-50 are finding quotas and Problems 51 and 52 are apportionment problems. Problem 53 is asking about the new states paradox.
Problems 54-56
Problems 54-55 are apportionment problems, and Problem 56 is asking if you recognize a paradox.
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