Determine when the Hamilton method gives an Alabama paradox on increasing committee size and who loses a seat.City A, City B, and City C are cooperating to build a community center catering to the three cities. Seats on the 11-member committee are assigned according to the populations of the cities. The population of City A is 5000, City B is 11,250, and City C is 15,500. Increase the committee's size by one seat at a time and reassign the seats.

A. Assignment of 15th seat; City C
B. Assignment of 16th seat; City A
C. Assignment of 14th seat; City A
D. Assignment of 16th seat; City B


Answer: B

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