Determine whether the specified paradox occurs.A small country consists of seven states; there are 160 seats in the legislature that need to be apportioned among the seven states; and the population of each state is shown below for the years 1990 and 1995. Does the population paradox occur using Hamilton's method of apportionment?

A. Yes
B. No

Answer: B

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A. 20 B. 100 C. 10 D. 500

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Solve.A company has 63,000 employees. Of these, drive alone to work, car pool, use public transportation, cycle, and the remainder use other methods of transportation. How many employees use each method of transportation?

A. Drive alone: 2,100; car pool: 10,500; public transportation: 9,000; cycle: 7,000;
B. Drive alone: 21,000; car pool: 10,500; public transportation: 9,000; cycle: 7,000;
C. Drive alone: 21,100; car pool: 10,500; public transportation: 8,900; cycle: 7,000; other: 1000
D. Drive alone: 21,000; car pool: 10,500; public transportation: 9,000; cycle: 7,000;