Find a modified divisor that will give modified quotas to produce the desired number of seats. Use rounding up for the standard quotas.
12 seatsPopulation 1st Precinct37,000 2st Precinct22,000 3st Precinct13,000 4st Precinct46,000 TOTAL118,000?

A. 12,733
B. 11,700
C. 12,433
D. 11,200
E. 11,400


Answer: B

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