Math Problem Statement
Question content area top Part 1 The given table shows four states, their 2010 populations, and their number of seats in a particular branch of government that has a total of 440 seats. For state Upper D, find the standard quota. Use the value 295 million for the total population. Explain whether each state is relatively under- or overrepresented. nbsp Bold State nbsp nbsp Bold Population nbsp Bold Seats nbsp A 13 comma 050 comma 000 19 B 14 comma 273 comma 000 22 C 17 comma 638 comma 000 27 D 12 comma 880 comma 000 19 Question content area bottom Part 1 Select the correct choice below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice. (Round to two decimal places as needed.) A. State Upper D is overrepresented because its standard quota of enter your response here is less than its number of representatives, 19. B. State Upper D is underrepresented because its standard quota of enter your response here is more than its number of representatives, 19.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Quotas
Proportional Representation
Formulas
Standard Quota formula: \( \text{Standard Quota} = \left(\frac{\text{Population of State}}{\text{Total Population}}\right) \times \text{Total Seats} \)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
High School
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