Solve the problem.Under a certain apportionment method, a state receives an apportionment of 42 seats when the total number of seats in the legislature is 234 but only 41 seats when the total number of seats in the legislature is 235. This is called
A. the new states paradox.
B. the population paradox.
C. a violation of the quota rule.
D. the Alabama paradox.
E. none of these
Answer: D
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A. 600 ft, 800 ft, 1000 ft B. 500 ft, 700 ft, 900 ft C. 600 ft, 600 ft, 600 ft D. 100 ft, 200 ft, 300 ft
Solve.9x = -18
A. 27 B. -27 C. 1 D. -2
Rationalize the denominator. Assume that all variables represent positive real numbers.
A. 4
B. 
C. 293
D. 
The bar graph below shows the number of students by major in the College of Arts and Sciences. Answer the question.
The science department spends about $400 on equipment for each student majoring in science. How much should the science department budget for equipment?
A. $80,000 B. $40,000 C. $6000 D. $60,000