Demographic data for a hypothetical state is given. Use the information to solve the problem. A state has 20 representatives and a population of 16 million; party affiliations are 70% Republican and 30% Democrat. If districts could be drawn without restriction (unlimited gerrymandering), what would be the maximum and minimum number of Republican representatives who could be sent to Congress?
A. 19, 8
B. 20, 9
C. 19, 9
D. 20, 10
Answer: B
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