Solve the problem.Use the Huntington-Hill method to apportion nine seats among State X, State Y, and State Z. The populations of the states are state X, 4.0 million; State Y, 6.5 million; and State Z, 5.2 million. Begin by giving one representative to each state. List the order in which the representatives are apportioned.

A. Y, Z, X, Y, Z, X, Y, Z, Y
B. Y, Z, X, Z, Y, X, Y, Z, Y
C. Y, Z, X, Y, Z, X, Y, Z, X
D. Y, Z, X, Y, Z, X, Z, Y, X


Answer: A

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