Solve the problem.City A, City B, and City C are together undertaking a road construction project. The nine-member committee has representatives allocated to the committee in proportion to the population in each city. City A has a population of 15,000, City B has a population of 18,000, and City C has a population of 19,000. Apportion the committee seats using the Hamilton method and the  method.

A. City A: 2; City B: 3; City C: 4 (Hamilton method); City A: 3; City B: 3; City C: 3 (Huntington-Hill method)
B. City A: 3; City B: 3; City C: 3 (Both methods)
C. City A: 3; City B: 3; City C: 3 (Hamilton method); City A: 2; City B: 3; City C: 4 (Huntington-Hill method)
D. City A: 2; City B: 3; City C: 4 (Both methods)


Answer: B

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